**Job Title:** Park Maintenance Team Leader
We are seeking an experienced Park Maintenance Team Leader to join our team. This role will provide leadership and direction to a team of maintenance staff in the implementation of horticultural maintenance programs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead a crew to undertake inspections & works, effective and efficient with appropriate maintenance programming as directed by a Parks Supervisor.
* Lead a team in a range of horticultural maintenance tasks, including garden beds, open spaces and relevant park assets.
* Lead a crew operating and maintaining plant/machinery and equipment in an effective and efficient manner and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
* Work within all Council health and safety policies and procedures.
* Effective and efficient recording of maintenance works undertaken, time sheets and plant sheets or recorded on Councils Management Maintenance system.
Requirements:
* A trade Certificate in Gardening, Horticulture or equivalent.
* Extensive experience in the broad range of horticultural maintenance activities performed in the Parks environment.
* Experience in operating a range of Park's Maintenance plant and equipment.
* Experience in providing leadership to a small team, ensuring team safety, training employees and providing good clear communication/instructions.
* A current Victorian Drivers Licence.
* A current Working with Children Check.
* Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process.
If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please submit your application.