Lead Grounds Maintenance — Parks & Open Spaces (9-day Fortnight)

Moreton Bay Regional Council; Narangba; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Salary increase via Crew Leader Framew

STARS study, training and research

Salary packaging options

Discounted health insurance

Free annual flu vaccinations

Fitness Passport program

24/7 confidential counselling

Free local parking on site

Job summary

City of Moreton Bay in Narangba is seeking a hands-on Crew Leader to maintain parks, streetscapes and open spaces. You will lead a designated run, coordinate day-to-day activities and work alongside a Parks Labourer to ensure safety, quality and timely delivery of maintenance programs.

You have practical grounds maintenance experience, operate plant and equipment, and can use Council systems while focusing on safety, presentation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in parks, horticulture or landscape maintenance.
• Ability to safely perform hands-on manual tasks in an outdoor environment.
• Experience operating plant and equipment such as mowers and brush cutters.

Responsibilities

• Mowing parks, nature strips and open green spaces.
• Mulching and weeding.
• Pruning and planting.
• Brush cutting and hedging.
• Spraying and removal of debris and litter.
• Driving a truck and trailer.
• Operating a range of plant and equipment.
• Coordinating daily work activities and supporting delivery on your run.
• Using Council systems to manage work orders, schedules and records.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

On-site leadership

Operate plant/equipment

Safety focus

Team coordination

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture, Parks and Gardens, Landscape Construction or similar

Job description

City of Moreton Bay in Narangba is seeking a hands-on Crew Leader to maintain parks, streetscapes and open spaces. You will lead a designated run, coordinate day-to-day activities and work alongside a Parks Labourer to ensure safety, quality and timely delivery of maintenance programs.

You have practical grounds maintenance experience, operate plant and equipment, and can use Council systems while focusing on safety, presentation and teamwork.