Defence Grounds Technician

Ventia; Hobart; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Uniform/PPE supplied

Health insurance discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ventia is hiring a Grounds Person for Anglesea Barracks in Tasmania. You will contribute to safe, efficient land and grounds maintenance by performing planting, revegetation, debris removal and general grounds duties across multiple sites as directed by the Grounds Supervisor.

The role requires operating and maintaining plant and equipment, manual handling and teamwork. A Certificate in Horticulture is desirable, and eligibility for Defence Security Clearance is essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a grounds/land maintenance environment.
• Experience operating and maintaining plant and equipment.
• Experience with manual handling.
• Experience within an Environmental Management System.
• Certificate in Horticulture (desirable).
• Ability to work well in a team and follow safety procedures.
• Eligible for Defence Security Clearance and Australian citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Propagate, plant and revegetate across diverse landscapes.
• Perform debris removal, cleaning of outdoor features and hardstand areas.
• Mulching, pruning, turf care, pest control and chemical fertiliser applications.
• Operate and maintain Grounds equipment per manuals and maintenance schedules.
• Use mowers, tractors, small plant and hand tools across multiple sites as directed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

Certificate in Horticulture

Tools

Plant machinery operation

Job description

Ventia is hiring a Grounds Person for Anglesea Barracks in Tasmania. You will contribute to safe, efficient land and grounds maintenance by performing planting, revegetation, debris removal and general grounds duties across multiple sites as directed by the Grounds Supervisor.

The role requires operating and maintaining plant and equipment, manual handling and teamwork. A Certificate in Horticulture is desirable, and eligibility for Defence Security Clearance is essential.