Parks & Grounds Care Specialist

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

9 day fortnight

Overtime opportunities

Training opportunities

Well-being initiatives

Bonus payments

Job summary

The Hills Shire Council is seeking a hands-on Vegetation Works Team member to maintain parks, gardens, reserves, sports grounds and public spaces. You’ll work with a supportive team using mowing, cleaning, and maintenance techniques to keep areas clean and welcoming.

Ideal candidates have a Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent, White Card, a Class C license, and solid WH&S knowledge. The role includes planting, turf prep, and laneway maintenance with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in relevant Horticultural field or equivalent industry experience.
• White Card - General Construction Induction.
• Drivers Licence (Class C).
• Sound knowledge of WH&S policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow Maintenance Activity Specifications to complete a variety of tasks associated with the planned vegetation maintenance within allocated time frames
• Establishment, maintenance and presentation of garden areas, including streetscape rain gardens
• Operation of various mowers and a range of mechanised equipment to maintain parks, gardens, nature strips and other similar areas
• Other duties specified by the supervisor/ manager
• Undergo planned cleaning and maintenance of laneways
• Preparation and maintenance of turf in Sportsfields and open spaces
• Public Land tree planting

Skills

White Card - General Construction Ind.

Driver's Licence (Class C)

WH&S knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent

Job description

The Hills Shire Council is seeking a hands-on Vegetation Works Team member to maintain parks, gardens, reserves, sports grounds and public spaces. You’ll work with a supportive team using mowing, cleaning, and maintenance techniques to keep areas clean and welcoming.

Ideal candidates have a Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent, White Card, a Class C license, and solid WH&S knowledge. The role includes planting, turf prep, and laneway maintenance with possible overtime.