Address- Permanent, Full-time position with a Fortnightly RDO
- Band 3 salary range is between $62,163 and $66,288 per annum inclusive of allowances plus super
- Work with a dedicated team maintaining beautiful spaces!
The Role
As a member of the Parks Maintenance Team there will be a strong focus on horticultural activities relating to the maintenance of parts, reserves and open space assets.
Day to Day
Typical tasks include:
- Mowing, edging, brush cutting, spraying, tree works, garden maintenance and fertilising
- Broad acremowing of assets using appropriate plant and equipment - ride on mowers, tractor operateds mowing
- Collecting and removal of litter prior to mowing
About You
- Current Drivers Licence
- Experience in horticultural maintenance
- Experience in operating plant including both mechanical and hand tools
- Experience in mowing, applying fertiliser and herbicides
- Level of reading and writing to be able to maintain daily records, follow instructions and perform chemical mixing and application calculations
- Trade qualification in horticulture is desirable
- Understanding of OH&S requirements
To Apply
To apply for this position please click on the Apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is Sunday 19 May 2024 Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and a written response to the key selection criteria as listed in the position description.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.
Contact
For further information on the above position contact Stuart Baker, Acting Supervisor Parks Maintenance 0419 693 *** .
The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access. We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.
