Playground Hardscapes Technician — Outdoors & Trades

City of Gold Coast; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Fitness Passport access

Counselling sessions

Career progression

Uniform, tools and PPE

Job summary

The City of Gold Coast is recruiting a Playground Hardscapes Maintenance Worker to service parks, playgrounds and recreation areas across the city. You will focus on inspections, maintenance, and installs of timber and metal elements, in outdoor spaces, with a strong emphasis on safety and presentation.

Join a skilled, outdoors team and contribute to maintaining and improving iconic community assets. Training and career progression opportunities are provided in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in playground maintenance/inspections per AS4685/AS4422.
• Experience at a playground manufacturing/installation company.
• Trade background with timber and metal elements.
• MR Class Drivers Licence (Unrestricted).
• General Construction Induction Card (White).
• Pride in work and city.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Ability to learn quickly with minimal guidance.
• Experience in fencing maintenance of timber, chainlink, and steel fences.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair playgrounds, fencing and retaining walls across open space regions.
• Install and maintain timber and metal playground elements.
• Undertake quarterly inspections of playground and fitness equipment.
• Work in designated geographic areas with a Leading Hand and team.

Skills

Playground maintenance

Inspections

Trade background

Timber & metal maintenance

MR Class Drivers Licence

White Card

Team player

Communication skills

Fencing maintenance

Job description

The City of Gold Coast is recruiting a Playground Hardscapes Maintenance Worker to service parks, playgrounds and recreation areas across the city. You will focus on inspections, maintenance, and installs of timber and metal elements, in outdoor spaces, with a strong emphasis on safety and presentation.

Join a skilled, outdoors team and contribute to maintaining and improving iconic community assets. Training and career progression opportunities are provided in a supportive environment.