Public Facilities Cleaner Flexible Schedule

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary 61,469–71,438 AUD/Y

12% superannuation

Allowances and weekend penalty rates

PPE supplied

Long service leave after 5 years

Annual pay reviews

Flexible workplace and staff wellbeing

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a dedicated Facilities Presentation team member to clean and maintain playgrounds, BBQs, shelters, beaches and other public assets across the city. You will work independently and as part of a supportive team using small plant and cleaning equipment on a rotating schedule.

This hands-on, physically active role emphasises safety, quality and excellent frontline service to residents and visitors, with travel across multiple LGA sites and a commitment to

Qualifications

• 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 high‑pressure cleaning equipment, ride‑on vacuum sweepers, paint sprayers and electric sanders.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a broad range of tasks associated with the cleaning of public facilities across the city (paths, BBQs, bus shelters, beaches, playgrounds, skate parks, CBD areas, benches).
• Operate small items of plant in accordance with policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
• Work with minimal supervision to carry out cleaning and maintenance functions.
• Ensure activities meet WHS, quality and environmental controls and provide high level customer service to stakeholders.

Skills

Work unsupervised

Frontline customer service

Safety & environmental controls

Use of cleaning chemicals & plant

Valid Driver's licence (Class C)

Tools

High-pressure cleaning equipment

Ride-on vacuum sweepers

Paint sprayers

Electric sanders

Job description

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a dedicated Facilities Presentation team member to clean and maintain playgrounds, BBQs, shelters, beaches and other public assets across the city. You will work independently and as part of a supportive team using small plant and cleaning equipment on a rotating schedule.

This hands-on, physically active role emphasises safety, quality and excellent frontline service to residents and visitors, with travel across multiple LGA sites and a commitment to