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SalaryPermanent - Full Time
Orange City Council
Weekly Hours: 38Rostered Day Off Available: Every 2 WeeksWeekly Salary: $1,038.96 - $1,132.47(plus allowances and superannuation)
View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council's website)
About Orange City Council
Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 500 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.
About the role
This role is responsible for assisting in the maintenance and development of public open spaces, including the Cemetery. Working within a team but also alone for long periods, duties will include:
- Assisting in the maintenance and improvement of open spaces and the cemetery by completing lawn and garden maintenance (mowing, trimming, fertilising and weed control).
- Installing and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems and park furniture
- Collecting of refuse, pruning and removals of trees & shrubs.
- Operation of plant including a 3.5 tonne excavator to dig graves as required
- Undertaking grave restoration work including removing soil filling hollows, laying turf and spreading lawn seed
- Maintenance of small plant
A full list of job responsibilities can be found in the position description.
What can we offer?
- Flexible working arrangements including rostered days off and variable hours.
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
- Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
- A range of in-house and external training opportunities
- Free access to EAP services for you and your family
- Organisation wide health and wellbeing initiatives
So what do you need?
- Current Class C Drivers Licence
- NSW General Construction Inductions Card (White Card)
- Chemcert AQF3 Chemical Accreditation or similar
- Experience in open space maintenance including the experience in plant operation and maintenance.
- Preferably some experience in the operation of excavators
To apply, please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.
If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact the Open Spaces Supervisor, Dean Sutherland on (02) 6393 8***.
Applications close Sunday 3 March 2024
Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.
