About Us
Illawarra Grounds and Surrounds (IGS) is an established industrial landcare maintenance business looking for skilled workers with experience in an industrial environment, including the operation of medium or heavy plant.
If you’re looking for a career in a well-established and reputable business with above award wages, then this job is for you!
The role involves
* Lawn maintenance in an industrial setting
* General gardening and soft landscaping
* Manual tasks including but not limited to digging, shoveling, spraying
* Operation of small plant items such as chainsaws, brush cutters, pole saws, blowers, electric power tools, vegetation trimmers
* Operation of medium heavy plant items such as ride-on mowers, bobcat, skid steer and other machinery as required
* Fencing installation, replacement, and repairs
* Tree care operation
* Waste management - removal of domestic, commercial, and green waste
* Ensuring equipment is in safe working order
* Working under routine supervision and direction either individually or in a team
* Completion of worksheets and daily site safety checklists, both written and electronically
About you
* You are reliable with a positive attitude, proactive and a team player
* You have a focus on customer service
* You have time management skills
* You have demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and have an awareness of WHS
Requirements
* Experience in horticultural and landcare maintenance
* Experience in grounds maintenance and fencing
* Experience with ride-on mowers, brush cutters and other small plant items
* Current Driver licence
* Suitable applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks
Benefits
* 5-day working week, with hours towards RDO
* Above award wages
Desirable
* WHS Induction Card. Safety and induction training is provided
* ChemCERT Chemical accreditation
* Experience with larger machinery (mowers, bobcats, excavators, trucks)
* Chainsaw accreditation and safety training