Are you passionate about outdoor work, with a particular knack for mowing and maintenance? Do you take pride in keeping community spaces clean, green, and safe? If yes, then you're the perfect candidate to join our dynamic Open Space Mowing Team at the Nillumbik Shire Council!
- Permanent full time position
- 38 hours per week - 7.00am to 3.30pm
- Nillumbik Shire location
- Above award rates and paid overtime available
As a vital member of our mowing team, you'll undertake essential maintenance across council-controlled roadsides and laneways, ensuring they are well-maintained and presentable. This role offers competitive hourly rates that are above award and commensurate with your experience.
Responsibilities- Efficiently perform maintenance tasks including lawn mowing, edging, brush cutting, detailing and litter removal
- Apply herbicides safely using backpack sprayers
- Keep accurate daily records of sites serviced
- Identify and report potential service delivery issues
- Complete all required documentation, including risk assessments, SWMS, pre-start inspections and timesheets
- Maintain and operate mowing equipment and tools with care
- Contribute to landscaping projects as needed
- Maintain a safe and tidy work environment
- Communicate effectively with both Team Members and clients
- Above Award rates to reward your hard work
- Comprehensive training to prepare you for the role
- Uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) provided
- Enjoyable social Events
- Access to our Key Employee Development Program
- Opportunities for professional growth and additional training
- Supportive management and an excellent team culture
- Skilled in operating Zero Turn Mowers, brush cutters and backpack blowers
- Previous industry experience with a strong focus on mowing and maintenance activities
- A qualification in Parks & Gardens or Horticulture is highly regarded
- A current and valid manual driver's licence is preferred
- You're physically fit, reliable, punctual and enjoy hard work
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
Discover Green by Nature, the merge of four leading landscape services businesses across Australia and New Zealand: Green Options, Super Gardens, Skyline Landscape Services, and Recreational Services. With a 120-year legacy, our Group's purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing, and maintaining exceptional green spaces. As a dynamic force in the industry, we invite you to join us in shaping a future where the collective strength of our team transforms landscapes and uplifts communities across Australasia.
At Green by Nature, we embrace and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
How to ApplyGrow with us at Green by Nature! Submit your resume today.