Sports Field Turf Technician

Whitehorse Careers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great working conditions

Health and wellbeing program

Career opportunities

Reward & Recognition program

Job summary

Whitehorse City Council in Melbourne is seeking a Turf Management professional to maintain sports fields to a high standard, safely and efficiently.

You will bring trade certification in turf management, operate equipment like mowers, tractors and verti-drains, and work both independently and with a team. This is a permanent full-time role offering a 9-day fortnight and salary of $71k plus allowances and 12% super.

Qualifications

• Experience in Turf Management or qualified with a Trade Certificate 3 in Turf Management.
• Ability to operate turf equipment including mowers, tractors, loaders, verti-drain and rollers.
• Knowledge of applying herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and safe handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality turf management practices and maintenance on sports fields in a safe, efficient and professional manner.

Skills

Turf management

Equipment operation

Education

Trade Certificate 3 in Turf Management

Tools

Cylinder Mowers

Tractors

Loaders

Verti-drain

Rollers

Job description

Whitehorse City Council in Melbourne is seeking a Turf Management professional to maintain sports fields to a high standard, safely and efficiently.

You will bring trade certification in turf management, operate equipment like mowers, tractors and verti-drains, and work both independently and with a team. This is a permanent full-time role offering a 9-day fortnight and salary of $71k plus allowances and 12% super.