Location
GERALDTON, Western Australia
Employment Type
Full-time
Description
Horticulture Maintenance Worker (Ref: ****)
The Horticulture Maintenance Worker undertakes operational activities associated with the provision of parks and gardens maintenance services to the City of Greater Geraldton, working under direction to ensure all work is carried out within agreed programs and budget constraints and in compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations, City policies, procedures and relevant Australian standards.
Key Accountabilities
Maintenance of the City's parks and gardens, including streetscapes, amenities, turf, active or passive recreation and other horticultural areas to a high standard.
Undertake maintenance duties including planting, weeding, pruning, brush cutting, spraying and removal of waste from garden beds.
General operation of plant and hand tools, carry out maintenance and/or labour duties as required.
Operate plant and specialised horticulture equipment in a competent and safe manner including loaders, mini excavators, bobcats and other machinery as required.
Position Requirements
The successful applicant will ideally have demonstrated experience in horticulture maintenance techniques and methods associated with turf, landscaping, amenities and irrigation.
Applicants who have strong knowledge, skills and experience but do not have formal qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply.
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
MR class driver's license and a White Card are required (list your driver's license class and expiry, confirm that you hold a White Card). Sound ability to operate and use hand tools, small power tools, plant, specialised machinery and vehicles effectively and safely. Basic ability to use IT hardware such as smart phone and tablet applications.
Remuneration and Benefits
A salary starting from $76,072 per annum or $***** per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
9-day fortnight
22 Annual Leave days
Health & Wellbeing Program
Flexible working arrangements
Career opportunities
Study Assistance
About The City
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
How to Apply
Visit the City's website: Employment - City of Greater Geraldton jobs to apply for this position. To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include the following:
A current resume
A written response (maximum **** characters per criteria) addressing the selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims.
Selection criteria:
MR class driver's license and a White Card (list your driver's license class and expiry, confirm that you hold a White Card).
Demonstrated experience in horticulture maintenance techniques and methods associated with turf, landscaping, amenities and irrigation.
Sound ability to operate and use hand tools, small power tools, plant, specialised machinery and vehicles effectively and safely.
Basic ability to use IT hardware such as smart phone and tablet applications.
Applications close 4pm Wednesday 19 November ****.
Contact
Greg Foster, Supervisor Trees and Horticulture on .
Contact Person
Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Other Information
To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Greg Foster. For further information and to view the position description, visit .
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