Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Officer. The role involves maintaining the grounds of a large property, including mowing, pruning, spraying, propagation, maintenance of ponds, orchard, vegetable gardens, and nursery.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new gardens and upgrading existing ones. They will also assist the Ground Maintenance team in maintaining the 9.5 hectare property.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintaining grounds at the precinct by delivering tasks like mowing, slashing, pruning, mulching, weeding, spraying, watering, planting, etc.
* Safely operating vehicles or powered equipment, such as ride-on mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, pruning saws, forklifts, and elevated work platforms (EWP) as per procedures and checklists.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in landscape and grounds maintenance with the ability to perform varied horticulture periodic, general, and reactive maintenance tasks. They should also have experience in operation of machinery, tools, and equipment used for grounds maintenance.
What We Offer
* A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
* Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
* Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
Employment Benefits
This is a member-only job, and only Victorian Public Service employees are eligible to apply.