Senior Turf and Grounds Person – 6 months
Larrakia Development Corporation – Darwin NT
Full time, Contract
Undertake duties such as, but not limited to:
* Undertake turf management duties through planning and upgrading of new and existing turf areas
* General maintenance work such as fertilising, weeding and turf replacement
* Identification of pests and diseases and use of appropriate methods of control
* Preparation and application of herbicide, pesticide and fertilisers
* Turf renovation and turf refurbishment activities
* Irrigation system maintenance and repair, including controller programming and operation
* Maintaining the cleanliness, safety and presentation of turf areas across the Darwin Municipality
* Operate and maintain plant and equipment associated with turf operations, including tractors, implements, lawn mowers, brush cutters and spray equipment
* Autonomously operate tractors used for turf management and associated range of attachments
* Undertake pre‑start inspections and reporting, and routine maintenance of all plant and equipment
* Ensure all turf management activities are undertaken in accordance with daily | weekly | monthly | yearly schedules
* Utilise resources and fleet in accordance with the Code of Conduct and relevant procedures or policies
* Undertake duties relevant to our client's operational requirements within the scope of this position such as small project work, cyclone clean‑up and other ad‑hoc requirements as identified
* Communicate and engage appropriately with community members when out on site in accordance with our Code of Conduct
* General Construction White Card
* Certificate III in Turf Management / Horticulture and/or minimum of three years' experience in Turf Management
* Significant experience in operation of various mobile plant and equipment, including tractors and attachments
* Demonstrated experience in job coaching
Desired Skills
* Demonstrated basic understanding of biological processes, hydrology, soil science and hydraulics relevant to turf maintenance
* Knowledge of common turf pests and diseases and how to control them
* Understanding of how irrigation systems work and how to manage them
* Ability to operate and maintain various turf maintenance equipment, including high level capability in use of tractors and their attachments
* Sound interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to coach others
* Basic technology literacy skills, including experience in using computer programs (e.g., iPads, smartphones, Microsoft Outlook and Word)
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