Parks & Turf Technician — Local, Hands-On + Fortnightly RDO

Bayside Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered day off every fortnight

Extra days off at Christmas

Sick leave

MyLeave

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations

Job summary

Bayside Council is seeking hands-on grounds maintenance staff to keep our parks, verges and sports fields pristine. You will operate and maintain turf equipment, carry out general grounds maintenance, and learn safe practices on the job.

Benefits include a fortnightly rostered day off, extra time off at Christmas, sick leave, and flexible personal leave. Salary ranges from $65,382 to $73,227 per year plus 12% superannuation.

Qualifications

• General schooling to Year 10 or 12.
• SafeWork NSW white card (construction induction).
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Current “Chem Use” accreditation OR willingness to obtain during probation.

Responsibilities

• Mowing and maintaining parks, verges and sports fields.
• Carrying out general park and grounds maintenance.
• Clearing litter and debris.
• Operating and maintaining a range of tools, machinery, and turf equipment.
• Learning safe and effective work practices on the job.

Skills

Plant maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Year 10/12 or equivalent

SafeWork NSW white card

Driver’s Licence

Chem Use accreditation or willing during probation

Tools

Lawn and turf equipment

Job description

Bayside Council is seeking hands-on grounds maintenance staff to keep our parks, verges and sports fields pristine. You will operate and maintain turf equipment, carry out general grounds maintenance, and learn safe practices on the job.

Benefits include a fortnightly rostered day off, extra time off at Christmas, sick leave, and flexible personal leave. Salary ranges from $65,382 to $73,227 per year plus 12% superannuation.