Open Spaces Maintenance Officer: Parks & Cemeteries

Whitsunday Regional Council; Proserpine; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Fortnight

5 Weeks Annual Leave

15 Days Personal Leave

Leave loading 17.5%

Superannuation 12%

Locality Allowance

Salary Sacrifice

Learning and Development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Whitsunday Regional Council in Cannonvale is seeking an Open Spaces Maintenance Officer to join the Open Spaces and Cemeteries team. This hands-on role supports the construction, establishment and ongoing maintenance of Council parks, gardens, streetscapes, cemeteries and related infrastructure, helping to ensure our public spaces remain safe, functional and well presented across the Whitsunday Region.

To be successful you will undertake mowing, pruning, irrigation and minor repairs, with a

Qualifications

• MR Driver Licence required or obtainable.
• Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card) required.
• Ability to perform physical outdoor maintenance in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Undertake mowing, brush cutting, edging, vegetation control and litter collection.
• Maintain and develop garden beds and streetscapes through planting, mulching and pruning.
• Install and maintain park infrastructure, irrigation, playgrounds and public facilities.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance including painting and pressure cleaning.
• Operate vehicles and equipment safely as allocated.
• Assist cemetery maintenance and regional operations as required.

Skills

MR Driver Licence

White Card

Physical labour

Plant & small machinery

Teamwork

Safety focus

Job description

The Whitsunday Regional Council in Cannonvale is seeking an Open Spaces Maintenance Officer to join the Open Spaces and Cemeteries team. This hands-on role supports the construction, establishment and ongoing maintenance of Council parks, gardens, streetscapes, cemeteries and related infrastructure, helping to ensure our public spaces remain safe, functional and well presented across the Whitsunday Region.

To be successful you will undertake mowing, pruning, irrigation and minor repairs, with a