Parks Maintenance Tractor Operator (9‑Day Fortnight)

Council Jobs; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-Day Fortnight

Free Parking

Free Onsite Gym

Uniform Provided

Learning & Training Opportunities

14 weeks parental leave

Long Service Leave

Leave days at Christmas

Job summary

City of Parramatta is seeking two Permanent Full‑Time Parks Operations team members to maintain parks, open spaces and community assets. The role combines tractor operation with hands-on horticultural and grounds maintenance duties.

You will operate tractors, perform planned maintenance, inspect facilities for safety, and support the Parks crew, using digital tools to record work and report issues. A NSW MR Driver Licence and White Card are required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating tractors, mowing equipment and other plant safely.
• Experience in parks maintenance, horticulture or groundskeeping.
• Ability to undertake physical requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, mowing equipment and powered attachments to maintain parks.
• Complete a planned program of horticultural tasks to service standards.
• Inspect parks and facilities for safety and presentation.
• Support Parks crew with day‑to‑day maintenance and other crews when required.
• Complete work programs safely and to standard.
• Record work using digital systems (iPad-based).

Skills

Tractor operation

Horticulture

Grounds maintenance

Teamwork

Education

NSW MR Driver Licence

Job description

City of Parramatta is seeking two Permanent Full‑Time Parks Operations team members to maintain parks, open spaces and community assets. The role combines tractor operation with hands-on horticultural and grounds maintenance duties.

You will operate tractors, perform planned maintenance, inspect facilities for safety, and support the Parks crew, using digital tools to record work and report issues. A NSW MR Driver Licence and White Card are required.