Public Spaces & Natural Areas Grounds Technician

Douglas Shire Council; Douglas Shire; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Shire Council is seeking a Labourer for Public and Natural Areas across Mossman and Port Douglas sites. You will undertake landscape, horticultural and general maintenance to keep public spaces safe and well presented.

Key duties include operating landscape equipment, applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with licences, and contributing to emergency responses and after-hours work as required.

Qualifications

• Current Light Rigid (LR) Driver Licence.
• General Safety Induction (White Card).
• Willingness to obtain Traffic Awareness Parts 1 and 2 within 48 hours.
• Willingness to obtain Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control ticket within six months.
• Ability to perform physically demanding landscape tasks in tropical environments.
• Experience operating landscape maintenance equipment and applying herbicides/pesticides.
• Knowledge of WH&S and environmental issues relevant to landscape work.
• Ability to complete workplace records and basic calculations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a broad range of landscape, horticultural, land management and general maintenance activities.
• Operate plant, vehicles, tools and equipment to complete tasks safely.
• Apply herbicides and pesticides following licences and procedures.
• Assist with land rehabilitation, environmental management and volunteers as required.
• Identify hazards and report to Ganger/Team Leader for corrective actions.
• Liaise professionally with staff and stakeholders.
• Recordkeeping in Council systems and routine asset maintenance.
• Participate in emergency response and after-hours duties as needed.
• Rotate weekend roster and perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Mowers

Line trimmers

Chainsaws

Pole saws

Job description

Douglas Shire Council is seeking a Labourer for Public and Natural Areas across Mossman and Port Douglas sites. You will undertake landscape, horticultural and general maintenance to keep public spaces safe and well presented.

Key duties include operating landscape equipment, applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with licences, and contributing to emergency responses and after-hours work as required.