Job Title: Town Maintenance Officer
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Town Maintenance Officer to join our Operations Team in the East Kimberley region.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing daily reserves, roads, drainage, reticulation systems, and other works in the Kununurra town site and surrounds.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintenance and construction projects including parks, sporting facilities, public open spaces, reserves, cemeteries, streets, and Shire ablutions;
* Roadside preparation and maintenance including tree planting, removing litter, trimming, whipper snipping, tree and branch removal, clean up after storms etc;
* Gardening duties including mowing, fertilizing, planting, pruning, edging, reticulation maintenance, and weed control;
* Operating fleet including truck/trailer, and plant equipment to carry out maintenance requirements;
* Operating plant and equipment and ensuring that all equipment is well maintained and faults are reported immediately to ensure best use and safe equipment;
* Maintaining plant and equipment log books and completing end of day checks so equipment is work-ready for the next day;
* Ensuring that tools, machinery, equipment, and workshop is maintained to a high standard;
* Attending and participating in team meetings, toolbox meetings, inductions, and other required training;
* Following organizational specific procedures and processes at all times;
* Actively contributing to team planning and being committed to strong work productivity and high-quality outputs;
* Utilizing initiative to solve routine problems and determine ways to improve efficiency and performance.
Requirements:
* Certificate III in Civil Construction/Horticulture;
* Current Blue/White Construction Safety Card;
* Unrestricted WA 'HR' Class Driver's Licence;
* Demonstrated experience in the safe operation and user maintenance of equipment;
* Experience and ability to work outdoors in East Kimberley conditions;
* Good customer service skills;
* Good time management skills;
* Strong communication skills.
Benefits:
Working with us offers a range of benefits, including six weeks paid annual leave and other generous leave options, extra public holidays, salary packaging options, paid parental leave, superannuation matching co-contribution of 3%, and complimentary membership of our pools and gym facilities.