Job Description
As a Groundsperson, you will be responsible for maintaining the course proper, training tracks, and grounds at our racecourses in the best possible condition.
This is a permanent full-time position that requires working hours from 8:15am to 4:45pm.
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Key Responsibilities
* Undertake general maintenance work including laboring, cleaning, tracks, gardens, and maintenance instructions.
* Operate plant equipment such as tractors, mowers, front-end loader forklift, power sweepers, power harrows, brush cutters, hedgers, push mowers, and general spray operations.
* Conduct routine maintenance of turf, synthetic, artificial, and other surfaces.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should have:
* Demonstrated experience in a similar role, preferably in turf management.
* General operational and mechanical maintenance skills.
* Appropriate licenses to operate specialist machinery such as a manual vehicle, front-end loader, and forklifts (as applicable).
* Experience in operating plant and equipment including Bobcat, Grader, and Excavator would be desirable.
* Sound knowledge and practical experience of handling and spraying chemicals.
* A demonstrable ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Sound verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
* Sound literacy and numeracy skills.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your career development and well-being.
* Free onsite parking – close and convenient location.
* 2 complimentary member race day passes for events all year round.
* End of carnival team celebrations and regular social events.
Others
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where our team members feel safe, valued, and respected.