Experienced Maintenance Employee - Urban Maintenance West

Latrobe City Council; Morwell; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight roster

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Latrobe City Council is seeking an Experienced Maintenance Employee - Urban Parks Maintenance based at Moe Depot. The role involves maintaining parks, reserves and open spaces through turf, grass and horticultural tasks, operating a range of equipment and contributing to a safe, welcoming public environment for the Gippsland community.

Join a team focused on learning, development and career progression, with flexible arrangements where possible, a 9-day fortnight roster and the chance to make a

Qualifications

• Experience in turf, grass and general horticultural maintenance.
• Proven safe operation of park maintenance equipment.
• Understanding of safety policies and procedures.
• Commitment to customer service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Undertake turf, grass and open space maintenance across parks, reserves and other Council-managed areas.
• Safely operate and maintain plant and equipment including ride-on mowers, tractors, brush cutters and other specialised maintenance equipment.
• Perform general horticultural maintenance and routine turf and grass mowing activities.
• Assist across maintenance operations throughout the municipality when work priorities require.
• Ensure all works are completed safely and to Council's required service standards.
• Contribute to a culture of customer service, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Turf & grass maintenance

Safe operation of plant & equipment

OH&S knowledge

Customer service & teamwork

Education

Medium Rigid Vehicle Licence

Construction Induction (White Card)

Traffic Control & Worksite Management Certificate

Farm Chemical User/Herbicide Certificate

Job description

Do you want to make an IMPACT?

Experienced Maintenance Employee - Urban Parks Maintenance

Moe Depot | Full Time

Ongoing | Band 3 $70,286.32 per year plus applicable allowances as per the EBA

We’re looking for an Experienced Maintenance Employee - Urban Parks Maintenance to join our City Presentation team. In this role, you’ll help maintain and enhance Council’s open spaces, parks and reserves through a range of turf, grass and horticultural maintenance activities that keep our municipality looking its best. This is a great opportunity to work outdoors, operate a variety of plant and equipment, and contribute to creating safe, attractive and welcoming public spaces for our community.

Why Join Us at Council?

When you join Latrobe City Council, you’ll make a real impact in your community while working in an inclusive, supportive and child safe environment that values your growth and wellbeing. We offer:

• Opportunities to support your learning, development and career progression
• A collaborative team environment where you’ll feel supported and connected
• Meaningful work where you can make a difference in the community
• A positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Flexible working arrangements where operational requirements allow
• A 9-day fortnight roster

Join a team that supports you to thrive and empowers you to grow your career, right here in the heart of Gippsland.

What You'll Be Doing

• Undertake turf, grass and open space maintenance across parks, reserves and other Council-managed areas.
• Safely operate and maintain plant and equipment including ride-on mowers, tractors, brush cutters and other specialised maintenance equipment.
• Perform general horticultural maintenance and routine turf and grass mowing activities.
• Assist across maintenance operations throughout the municipality when work priorities require.
• Ensure all works are completed safely and to Council's required service standards.
• Contribute to a culture of customer service, teamwork and continuous improvement.

About You

You are a motivated and reliable maintenance professional who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. You have experience in turf and grass maintenance, can operate a range of plant and equipment safely and effectively, and enjoy working as part of a team to achieve great outcomes for the community.

Key Selection Criteria

• Practical experience performing turf and grass maintenance for a Municipal Council or similar-sized operation.
• Proven experience in the safe and competent operation of plant and equipment used in turf and grass maintenance.
• Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements and the ability to follow policies, procedures and safe work practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service, teamwork, continuous improvement and Council values.

Essential Requirements

• Current Medium Rigid Vehicle Licence.
• Construction Induction (White Card).
• Current Traffic Control and Worksite Management Certificate.
• Current Farm Chemical User/Herbicide Application Certificate.
• Practical experience in turf and grass maintenance and/or general horticultural maintenance.

Desirable

• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Experience working with a Municipal Council or similar authority. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Belonging at Latrobe City Council

At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a child safe organisation. Our recruitment practices reflect this. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For further information, contact [e-mail] or 1300 367 700. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our Careers team at [e-mail] or 5128 6113.