Parks Maintenance Worker

The City of Albany is one of Western Australia’s most important and historic regional Cities. The services, facilities and activities that we offer are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you can help us to reach our full potential. We employ around 450 staff members and provide an exceptional and committed service to the City of Albany and we create an environment where every employee has an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to a more diverse workforce and promote diversity and equal opportunity employment.

Job Description

The City of Albany’s Developed Reserves Team is looking for qualified and passionate individuals for multiple Parks Maintenance Worker positions, The role is available from level 4 to 6 dependent on you experience and qualifications

As part of this role, you will work a Monday to Friday rostered 9 day fortnight, reporting to the Leading Hand, this position will see you responsible for the maintenance of parks around Albany including but not limited to:

• Mowing
• Street tree pruning and maintenance.
• Reticulation
• Gardens
• Operating and basic maintenance of plant and equipment; tractors, mowers, whipper-snippers and brushcutters;
• Undertaking manual tasks; and
• Working in a team environment

Desired Skills and Experience

Possession of excellent interpersonal skills, basic first aid, and the ability to undertake physically demanding work are essential for this role. Completion of a Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent is required to be considered for levels 4, 5 and 6.

Additional tickets such as elevated work platform, Chemical handling, HR licence and traffic management as well as experience in plant operation is highly desirable.

If you love being outside, working with your hands and giving back to your community, then this opportunity is for you!

Interested? Full job information kit below.

• Position Description
• Advice to Applicants
• Conditions and How to Apply

If you are having any difficulties or for further assistance with the process, please contact People and Culture at peopleandculture@albany.wa.gov.au or on 6820 3110.

Role related queries should be directed to Wayne Turner, Developed Reserves Supervisor at waynet@albany.wa.gov.au or on 6820 3952.

Deadline: Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 2 April 2024.