Address Job no: 494774
Work type: Full time
Location: Melbourne - CBD & Inner Suburbs
Categories: Trades and Services
Parks/Playgrounds Infrastructure Maintenance Team Members
Monday to Friday - 7am to 3.06pm
Depots located in Melbourne’s CBD
Citywide is recruiting for Parks and Playgrounds InfrastructureTeam Members to work within our prestigious open space contract in Melbourne’s CBD. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day review, maintenance and repair of parks and playgrounds assets including, paths, fencing, decking, shade structures, basketball/netball courts, fitness equipment, benches, bollards etc.
Duties of the role include but are not limited to:
Maintenance, installation and repair of parks, landscape features, path networks, fencing, decking shade structures, sports courts, benches, bollards and other park assets.
Inspect playgrounds and surrounding areas daily for hazards and litter.
Playground auditing assessments and repairs (AHCPGD206).
Checking uprights and supports, condition of steps, decking and handrails, checking of fittings, shade structures, soft fall and rubberised surfaces etc.
Undertake inspections for specific issues including functionality of equipment, stability, wear & tear, surfaces and supports.
Monitor tree condition in open space areas.
Facilitate Events in parks as required e.g. pre-event site inspections, litter collection, placement of bins etc.
Use and maintenance of machinery such as tractors, loaders, small plant equipment and tools
Ensure work carried out is compliant with regulations, policies and procedures.
Other duties as required.
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
Previous experience in a similar role
AHCPGD206 Conduct Visual Inspection of Park Facilities – Highly Desirable
AHCPGD305 Conduct Operational Inspection of Park Facilities - Highly Desirable
Trade certificate AQF Level 4 or equivalent
Experience using tools and machinery
Able to demonstrate initiative and problem solving
Team orientated as well as able to work autonomously
Police Check Clearance
Victorian Employment Working with Children Check
Current valid Victorian Drivers Licence
Desirable Skills & Qualifications:
Current valid Victorian Medium Rigid Driver Licence
First Aid Certificate
Traffic Management
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good timekeeping skills
Must be team orientated, highly motivated and able to follow instructions
In return we offer:
The job security that comes with our list of long-term contracts
The chance to make an impact in a rapidly expanding company
The opportunity to further develop your skills in a strong, supportive environment
A workplace that focuses on safety first
A company with a culture of teamwork and respect
About Citywide
Citywide is a company with a clear purpose and mission – we shape liveable cities for more than 14 million people in communities up and down Australia’s eastern seaboard. We manage and maintain all aspects of civic amenity, assets and infrastructure for government and private enterprise customers, to the benefit of the host communities in which we work and whom we serve.
How to apply
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Alternatively, email your resume and cover letter to *****@citywide.com.au
Please note:
A full drivers licence and good driving record is essential. Reference checks, Driver Demerit Check, Police Check and Medical, including Drug and Alcohol testing are all pre-employment requirements for Citywide.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No (search) fee will be paid in the event we hire a candidate whose resume is submitted by an employment agency to any of our employees without a valid written recruitment agreement. Such resumes shall be deemed the sole property of Citywide.
Citywide is an equal opportunities employer, we invite applications from all backgrounds.
*Only successful applications will be contacted*
Advertised: 14 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 13 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
