Parks Maintenance & Grounds Technician

Council Jobs; Cleveland; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

4 weeks annual leave with loading

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Job summary

Redland City Council is seeking a Parks Maintenance Officer to undertake broad horticultural and parks maintenance tasks across the city’s parks, gardens and open spaces. You will operate a variety of equipment, inspect assets, and help identify hazards to keep public spaces safe and welcoming.

The role offers a hands-on outdoor environment, opportunities to develop skills, and a supportive team focused on delivering quality outcomes for the community.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality maintenance, horticultural, landscaping or parks-related services.
• A passion for horticulture, parks and public assets, with a willingness to learn and share knowledge with others.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain a range of plant, equipment and tools.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety, with the ability to identify, report and address hazards.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team-focused environment.
• Physical fitness and capability to undertake outdoor labouring tasks in varying weather conditions.
• A customer-focused approach and pride in maintaining community assets to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking a broad range of horticultural and parks maintenance activities across Council’s parks, gardens and open spaces.
• Operating and maintaining a variety of plant, tools and equipment to ensure public spaces are presented to a high standard.
• Conducting inspections of parks, playgrounds and other public assets to identify hazards and report defects.
• Monitoring and addressing safety risks, including playground equipment condition and trip hazards.
• Completing risk assessments and contributing to a strong health and safety culture.
• Working collaboratively with team members to deliver high-quality maintenance services for the community.

Skills

Parks maintenance

Horticulture

Landscaping

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Customer focus

Education

TAFE Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent

Class C drivers licence

Playground Inspector Level 2 Certificate

Conservation/Land Management or equivalent

Job description

Redland City Council is seeking a Parks Maintenance Officer to undertake broad horticultural and parks maintenance tasks across the city’s parks, gardens and open spaces. You will operate a variety of equipment, inspect assets, and help identify hazards to keep public spaces safe and welcoming.

The role offers a hands-on outdoor environment, opportunities to develop skills, and a supportive team focused on delivering quality outcomes for the community.