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Form of work Turf & Golf Course Maintenance Officer (Multiple Casual Positions) Apply now Job no: 492977 Work type: Casual Location: Frankston Categories: Services Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector. Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team! About the role The Council’s Operations Department are looking for dedicated individuals for casual, seasonal (5-6 months) Turf and Golf Maintenance Officer positions. The positions will be responsible for maintaining sporting reserves and assisting in the maintenance of turf at Golf Courses through the application of horticulture and turf maintenance skills and utilisation of turf specific plant equipment. The main responsibilities will include: Carrying out turf maintenance, renewal and renovation works in accordance with works programs and industry standards to ensure sporting reserves are maintained to high quality, playable surfaces; Assisting in carrying out turf maintenance works on high priority recreation sites and Golf Courses in accordance with works plans and management plans; Undertaking turf maintenance tasks such as mowing, brush cutting, fertilising, weed control and soil/sand maintenance to ensure service standards are met; Assisting in basic maintenance and repairs of sporting infrastructure; Undertaking basic audits and risk assessments and assist the Team Leader in implementing solutions to ensure playing surfaces, sporting infrastructure and public safety risks are rectified; Assisting in carrying out any necessary cleansing activities on sports grounds including collection of litter and reporting of graffiti and vandalism; and Maintaining accurate records of completed tasks and inspections as well as assisting the Team Leader by providing input into reports, collecting data and maintaining accurate records of completed tasks. These are seasonal Casual Positions to support the Council's busiest time of the year from November 2023 and running through until the end of March 2024. About you The following knowledge and skills are required to be demonstrated by the preferred candidates: Knowledge and skills in horticulture/turf maintenance techniques; Ability to use a variety of horticulture and turf management tools, plant and mechanical equipment; Experience in maintaining turf in parks, sporting reserves, recreation areas or Golf Courses; and Experience in the use of a variety of tools, plant and mechanical equipment relating to civil/open space maintenance. Why Frankston Council? Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. Within a supportive team environment, as an employee, you will…
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