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Form of workParks Maintenance Operator
Full Time Permanent Position - RDO 9 day fortnight
Parks and Reserves
$57,000 - $69,000 + 3.5% per hour Adverse Working Allowance + 11% Super
New Industrial Agreement 2024 – July 24,25,26 pay rises
We are looking for a Parks Maintenance Operator (PMO) to join the team.
What You Will Be Working On
As a Parks Maintenance Operator, your role will involve a variety of tasks aimed at ensuring the upkeep of the City's parks, gardens, and streetscapes. You will be responsible for:
- Operating trucks and 4WD spray units for park and reserve maintenance.
- Utilising tractors and various 3-point linkage equipment as needed.
- Undertaking horticultural and landscaping activities such as earth working, mulching, weeding, pruning, planting, and spraying approved herbicides.
- Using mowers, whipper snippers, and other small equipment for maintenance tasks.
- Adhering to flexible park duty rosters, including operating tractors, trucks, spray units, ride-on mowers, and small plant equipment.
- Ensuring the proper use, cleanliness, and presentation of vehicles and equipment.
- Maintaining professional and courteous relationships with the general public and staff.
What are we looking for
- Basic Worksite Traffic Management certificate
- Chainsaw Competency certificate desirable
- Ability to obtain First Aid certificate
- Experience in large scale Parks Maintenance desirable
- Experience in the safe and effective use of Parks Maintenance plant and equipment
- Ability to operate a variety of horticultural plant and equipment in a safe and competent manner
- Experience operating ride on mowers
- You must possess a current MR licence, Construction Induction Card and produce a Police Clearance that is less than 3 months old
- Horticulture or Turf qualification is desirable
How to Apply:
Click on Apply and send us your CV.
Need help with your application? Call us at 9394 5617 or email **@armadale.wa.gov.au.
Apply soon! We're reviewing applications as they come in, and the position may close earlier than expected.
The City of Armadale is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures - including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.
