Parks & Facilities Field Technician – Outdoor Maintenance

Upper Hunter Shire Council; Merriwa; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Four weeks annual leave

Long service leave after five years

Salary sacrifice options

Permanent employment

Job summary

Upper Hunter Shire Council is seeking a General Labourer for Parks & Facilities in Merriwa. You will perform hands-on outdoor maintenance for parks, spaces and facilities, contributing to safe, attractive community spaces.

Role includes varied duties, training provided, and a path toward career progression within civil construction. 9-day fortnights and permanent full-time arrangement welcome you to join our team.

Qualifications

• A class C driver’s licence or equivalent.
• A White Card (construction-induction) is required.
• Certificate III in Civil Construction or willingness to obtain.
• MR licence and traffic control tickets are desirable.
• Experience in parks and facilities or similar labouring role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• General parks and facilities maintenance activities.
• Plant and equipment maintenance and operation.
• Weed, pest and disease control.
• Tree planting, maintenance and landscaping.
• Operate watering systems and support team to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Willingness to work outdoors

Parks & facilities experience

White Card

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction

White Card

Tools

MR licence

Traffic control tickets

Light plant & machinery experience

Job description

Upper Hunter Shire Council is seeking a General Labourer for Parks & Facilities in Merriwa. You will perform hands-on outdoor maintenance for parks, spaces and facilities, contributing to safe, attractive community spaces.

Role includes varied duties, training provided, and a path toward career progression within civil construction. 9-day fortnights and permanent full-time arrangement welcome you to join our team.