Public Facilities Cleaner

Council Jobs; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Nine-day fortnight

Career development

PPE supplied

Long service leave

Pay progression & EA increases

Work vehicle agreement

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a dedicated Facilities Presentation team member to clean and maintain public spaces – from playgrounds to beaches – across our city. This hands-on role involves operating small plant and cleaning equipment, following safety procedures, and delivering high-quality results with minimal supervision.

You’ll work across multiple sites, travel as needed, and contribute to safer, cleaner public spaces while enjoying flexible work arrangements, PPE, and

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning public facilities to a high standard.
• Ability to follow safety and environmental controls.
• Class C Driver’s licence with willingness to obtain LR.
• Able to work unsupervised to a scheduled maintenance program.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a broad range of tasks associated with the cleaning of public facilities such as paths, BBQ’s, bus shelters, graffiti removal, beach cleaning, playgrounds, skate parks, CBD areas, benches, fish cleaning tables and litter collection.
• Operate small items of plant in accordance with policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
• Work with minimal supervision to carry out a broad range of tasks associated with facility cleaning functions.
• Ensure that all activities are undertaken to the required legislative standards, practices and standard operating procedures, including WHS, quality and environmental controls.
• Ensure a high level of customer service in all dealings with internal and external customers and stakeholders

Skills

Unsupervised work

Customer service

Safety compliance

Plant operation

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

High-pressure cleaning equipment

Ride-on vacuum sweepers

Paint sprayers

Electric sanders

Job description

Make a difference in our community and play a vital role in maintaining our city’s much-loved public spaces.

• Greater workplace flexibilityincluding a nine-day fortnight
• We are committed to your growth and professional development
• Join our supportive team focused on service delivery and safety

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Our City Works department is seeking a dedicated and safety-conscious person to join our Facilities Presentation team to be responsible for cleaning and maintaining a variety of public assets across our city. From playgrounds and skate parks to BBQs, bus shelters, footpaths and beaches, your work helps create a positive experience for residents and visitors alike.

You will work both independently and as part of a supportive team, using small plant and cleaning equipment to deliver high-quality results across a rotating schedule. This is a hands-on, physically active role where every day is different, and your work truly matters.

Your key focus areas are:

• Undertake a broad range of tasks associated with the cleaning of public facilities such as paths, BBQ’s, bus shelters, graffiti removal, beach cleaning, playgrounds, skate parks, CBD areas, benches, fish cleaning tables and litter collection.
• Operate small items of plant in accordance with policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
• Work with minimal supervision to carry out a broad range of tasks associated with facility cleaning functions.
• Ensure that all activities are undertaken to the required legislative standards, practices and standard operating procedures, including WHS, quality and environmental controls
• Ensure a high level of customer service in all dealings with internal and external customers and stakeholders

The position will require:

• Travel and/or work across multiple LGA sites

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You are someone who takes pride in your work and understands the importance of clean, safe public spaces. You are reliable and enjoy working outdoors in all conditions. You can manage your time well, follow safety procedures, and complete tasks with minimal supervision. You bring a strong sense of responsibility, a great work ethic, and a commitment to doing the job right every time.

Specifically, you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and undertake a scheduled maintenance program within established timeframes and guidelines
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering excellent frontline customer service through well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Practical understanding and application of safety, quality and environmental controls relevant to a public facility cleaning role.
• Experience in the safe use of cleaning chemicals and plant relevant to the role including but not limited to high-pressure cleaning equipment, ride‑on vacuum sweepers, paint sprayers, electric sanders and other plant as needed.
• Class C Driver’s licence with the ability and willingness to obtain a minimum LR Driver’s Licence.

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

• Competitive salary from $61,469 to $71,438 per year plus 12% superannuation
• This position also attracts allowances and weekend penalty rates
• To and From work vehicle agreement(employee contribution may apply)
• PPE Supplied
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Opportunity for annual reviews for pay progression and Enterprise Agreement increases
• We are committed to being an employer of choice. We will do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
• Along with many otherperksthat come from choosing Lake Mac!

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contactRohin Walandouw,Coordinator Facilities Presentation, on02 4921 0***or via email**********@lakemac.nsw.gov.au.