PARKS MAINTENANCE OFFICER SOUTH OF RIVER 3 MONTH CONTRACT $42.80 PER HOUR IMMEDIATE START! APPLICATION OF TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE Operate trucks and 4WD spray unit to carry out maintenance of parks and reserves. Operate tractors and a variety of 3-point linkage equipment if required. Undertake horticultural and landscaping activities including, but not limited to, earth working, mulching, weeding, pruning, digging, raking, planting, spraying (with approved herbicides) and watering. Use mowers, whipper snippers and other small plant to carry out maintenance work on parks and reserves. Work on flexible park duty roster as required (operating tractors, trucks, spray unit, ride- on mowers, small plant). Ensure correct use, clean and tidy presentation of vehicles and equipment at all times Maintain professional and courteous relationships with general public and staff. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW, BE ABLE TO DO AND HAVE ACCREDITATIONS IN: Demonstrated experience in general maintenance Experience in use of Power tools Horticulture or Turf qualification (desirable). Current MR or HR class drivers licence. Construction Induction Card. Basic Worksite Traffic Management certificate. Sound knowledge of safe work practices in a parks environment Chainsaw Competency certificate. First Aid certificate. Sound experience in large scale parks maintenance. Experience in the safe and effective use of parks maintenance plant and equipment. Tractor driving experience. Experience in using a powered spray unit. Experience in working to maintenance schedules Possession of Current C Class Drivers Licence. Possession of or ability to obtain a current National Police Certificate.