Parks & Gardens Works Crew — Outdoor Maintenance

Shire of East Pilbara; Newman, Marble Bar, Nullagine; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 22%

Living allowance up to $13K p.a.

Long service leave

Paid parental leave

Uniform allowance

Employee assistance program

50% discount on Shire facilities &

Recreation & services

Job summary

The Shire of East Pilbara is recruiting for a Works Crew - Parks and Gardens in Marble Bar. The role focuses on maintaining parks, gardens and open spaces, with a base salary up to $82,045 per year and additional allowances and leave benefits.

Applicants should have literacy/numeracy skills, a WA C class licence, and the ability to safely operate park equipment. A team-oriented, outdoor environment experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated literacy and numerical skills in English.
• Current WA C class driver’s licence.
• Ability to safely operate park equipment (mowers, whipper snippers, chainsaw) and obtain relevant tickets.
• Basic knowledge of plants, trees, turf and irrigation maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plants, trees and turf in parks and open spaces.
• Assist with irrigation maintenance and construction projects.
• Operate and maintain park equipment safely and efficiently.
• Interact with the public and work collaboratively in a team.

Skills

Literacy and numeracy

WA C class licence

Operate equipment safely

Plant and irrigation knowledge

OSH awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

The Shire of East Pilbara is recruiting for a Works Crew - Parks and Gardens in Marble Bar. The role focuses on maintaining parks, gardens and open spaces, with a base salary up to $82,045 per year and additional allowances and leave benefits.

Applicants should have literacy/numeracy skills, a WA C class licence, and the ability to safely operate park equipment. A team-oriented, outdoor environment experience is preferred.