Job Category: Government, Defence & Emergency, Other, Trades & Services
ABOUT US
Moira Shire Council is an innovative and progressive local government organisation committed to serving the needs of communities across a large regional shire located on the Murray River almost 3 hours north of Melbourne. Extending from the iconic Barmah Forest along the Murray River our region includes four major towns - Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga, one of Victoria’s most popular holiday destinations.
We are a team of diverse individuals who enjoy many lifestyle benefits of working for Moira Shire Council.
Some of these benefits include:
* A family-friendly workplace that lives by our values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Honesty, and Teamwork
* Access to annual flu shots.
* Annual skin checks.
* Opportunity to salary package.
* Opportunity for flexible work arrangements.
* Out of hours Social Club.
* Access Employee Assistance Program.
* Can and soft-plastic collection.
* The ability to make a tangible difference to your community.
* 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary carer.
Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.
Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.
Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities and Functions
* Carry out road maintenance / construction duties as required.
* Maintenance of parks and gardens, recreation reserves, town streetscapes and roadsides.
* Public convenience maintenance and cleaning e.g. toilets, barbeques.
* Operate garbage compactor.
* Repairs to footpath and kerb & channel, including removal and replacement of small lots.
* Cleaning and repairs to urban and rural drainage system, including pits.
* Other roadway/street maintenance and/or cleaning as required.
* Participate in Councils after hours’ call out phone and standby system.
* The maintenance of strict confidentiality in any matter, which may affect Council’s ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and/or contractors.
* Other duties as may be directed from time to time.
Plant and Equipment Operation & Maintenance
* Operation of assigned Plant and Equipment relevant to the task and skill level.
* Ensure that daily routine maintenance on assigned plant and equipment is carried out; record and report any faults.
* Ensure that all assigned plant and equipment is returned to a depot, or otherwise securely stored at end of shift.
* Undertake minor repairs to assigned plant and equipment.
* Report daily, any observed damage to Council assets.
Occupational Health & Safety
* Ensure all works are carried out within relevant OH&S guidelines.
* Participate in knowledge/ skills developmental training, or OH&S training as directed.
* Installation of warning signs, safety lights and barricades at work sites.
* Accurately record daily work activities for reporting to Team Leader/Leading Hand.
* Erection and maintenance of traffic control devices, street signs and guideposts etc.
To discuss this position please contact Stuart Hall, Coordinator Parks on: or 0358 719 222
Minimum Requirements
* Experience in parks and gardens maintenance
* Ability to perform various tasks involving heavy lifting, climbing into high cabins of plant, climbing to secure loads, etc.
* Construction Induction Card
* First Aid
Desirable qualifications and experience
* Trade qualification in Horticulture/Landscaping or related field.
* CPR Certificate
* Traffic Controller
* Chemical Handlers
* Spotters Ticket
* Chainsaw, Polesaw & Tree Felling
* Load & Unload Goods/Cargo
* Backhoe loader
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