Landscape Gardeners - Full Time

Are you an experienced and reliable landscape maintenance professional looking for an exciting opportunity? Canberra Metro Operations (CMET) is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Landscape Maintenance team in permanent positions.

At CMET, we're proud to operate and maintain the iconic Canberra light rail network, a ground-breaking project by the ACT Government. As part of our Landscape Maintenance team, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the beauty, functionality and sustainability of this significant transport infrastructure project.

THE ROLE: 

The main tasks performed include but are not limited to:

• Carry out preventative landscaping activities including weeding, planting, watering, herbicide application, mulching pruning, and mowing.
• Execute corrective maintenance including weeding and mulching and damaged landscaping removal. 
• Follow daily work activities schedule to meet maintenance objectives.
• Adhere to Operational Railway Induction (ORI), Lookout procedures and Temporary Traffic Management Procedures (TTMP).
• Working under routine supervision, receive and complete work orders as directed by the Landscape Supervisor.
• Work from ladders, to install, maintain or repair, equipment, and fixtures.
• Operate plant and equipment including but not limited to light vehicles, shadow vehicles and irrigation vehicles.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as hand tools, power tools and vehicles following the safe operation requirements.

THE REQUIREMENTS:

• Certificate III or above in Parks and Gardens, Landscaping, Greenkeeping or equivalent
• Prior experience in landscaping and/or horticulture
• White card
• Asbestos awareness
• Current driver's license
• Chemcert AQF-3 Qualification
• Traffic Controller certification (desirable)

THE PERKS

In return for your service, CMET offers the following benefits to successful candidates:

• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• Secure, free, on-site parking
• Healthy work-life balance
• Salary sacrificing and novated leasing
• Paid parental leave
• Discounted gym membership

READY TO MOVE FORWARD?

Due to the nature of the role, CMET’s selection process requires:

• National police background check
• Australian right-to-work check
• Rail industry medical

To apply, click "Apply Now" and attach an updated resume. Visit www.cmet.com.au to find out more about CMET.