Address- Ensuring all work completed is to the standard required of the contract;
- Ensure all equipment is maintained and is safe working order;
- Operate all equipment/machinery in a safe manner;
- Ensure PPE is used for required tasking;
- General tasking may include, however is not limited to the following:
- Mowing
- Brush cutting
- Edging
- Pruning
- General gardening
- Green waste clearing and removal
- Weed, Pest & Disease control
Skills and Experience
- Demonstrable experience in grounds maintenance and experience in operating grounds maintenance equipment
- Able to perform inherent physical requirements of the role
- Suitability for Defence security clearance (Australian citizenship mandatory)
Qualifications
- Vehicle and valid Open Class Drivers Licence
- Medium Rigid Truck Licence (Preferred)
- Chainsaw Operators Licence or Certificate (preferred)
- ChemCert Certificate (preferred)
- Asbestos Awareness Certificate (preferred)
Benefits and Culture
- Supportive and inclusive culture
- Excellent working hours Monday - Friday (Casual)
- A professional and safe working environment
- Good employee benefits and entitlements
The successful candidate will possess a strong work ethic, achieve highest level of safety, quality of work and have a genuine passion for excellent customer service.
Who we are
Downer Group employs approximately 50,000 people across more than 300 sites, primarily in Australia and New Zealand. Downer designs, builds and sustains assets, infrastructure and facilities and we are the leading provider of integrated services.
Downer Defence is the lead contractor providing Estate Maintenance and Operation Services (EMOS) for the Department of Defence in Queensland and Southern New South Wales. As lead contractor within the region we deliver a suite of services to support Defence capability.
This is a great opportunity to join a reputable company, work with an amazing team where you will be given the opportunity to develop your career.
To apply online please click the 'apply' button below.
Please note: As a pre-requisite for these roles all candidates need to be able to prove they are an Australian Citizen and may need to hold a current Australian Drivers Licence. Candidates will also be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and drug screen as well as an Australian Security Defence Clearance Check.
Downer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians to apply.
