Gardener - Ernest Henry FIFO Cairns / Townsville (2385)
Posted: 13/03/2025
Closing Date: 09/04/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Job Category: Groundsperson, Maintenance
- Fly in Fly Out - Townsville or Cairns
- Roster: 8/6 | 600 - 1800
Being a Gardener in the FIFO industry is different from the normal hospitality lane. It requires a passion for creating and maintaining yard services, with an emphasis on ensuring that all maintenance and yard needs are met. Getting a start in the industry opens doors to develop greater skills and experience.
Employee Benefits Program Includes:
- Discounted Car Hire
- Discounted Gift Cards
- JB HiFi Corporate Discounts
- Access to EAP services with Acacia Connection
Job Description
The daily routine of a Gardener at Cater Care encompasses a variety of tasks, including:
- Maintain and enhance site grounds and garden
- Turf management, tree and shrub maintenance, mowing, weed control, and watering the grounds
- Maintain camp facilities in a serviceable and presentable condition, which will include all minor repairs
- Maintain yards at the site in a presentable level as required in contractual requirements
- Refer to site job routines for daily duties
- Safety Health and Environment
- Working as key members of our remote maintenance teams
- Provide proactive maintenance to structures and services as required
- Industrial cleaning where required
- Operate and maintain equipment and machinery
Desired Skills and Experience
Our ideal candidate will require the following:
- A collaborative individual skilled (12 months + ) in managing multiple tasks in high-pressure settings
- Capable of enduring extended shifts (11.5 hours) in a dynamic work environment
- Experience in general maintenance or a background in trades or labor is preferred
- Familiarity with chemical handling is advantageous
- Capability to function effectively both independently and collaboratively with team members
- A dedication to providing authentic and friendly customer service
- A driven, enthusiastic, and positive attitude with a 'can-do' spirit
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, occasionally for extended durations
- A strong sense of personal appearance and hygiene
- A top-notch safety-oriented mindset
- Possession of a forklift certification is preferred
- Mandatory Requirement - Manual Driver's License
- Mandatory Requirement - Cert III Horticulture
- National Police Clearance obtained within the last 6 months
To apply: If you are seeking a professional career and great working conditions, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking the "Apply for this job" tab or via our website.
Note: Successful applicants will need to have or be willing to obtain a police clearance and undertake a pre-employment medical assessment.
** Only Successful Applicants will be contacted **
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