Team Member Maintenance

Careers at Council; Tea Gardens; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-employment medical check

Superannuation

Permanent, Full Time

Job summary

MidCoast Council is seeking a practical and motivated individual to deliver maintenance, cleaning and minor construction works across public spaces in Tea Gardens. The role covers parks, reserves, sports fields and cemeteries, with a focus on safe, efficient service delivery.

You will undertake maintenance, repairs, inspections and operate plant and equipment in line with WHS requirements. The position is permanent, full-time, based at Tea Gardens Depot, with potential support from other Council

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in parks and reserves maintenance and construction techniques.
• Hands-on experience in concreting, painting, carpentry and tiling plus basic plumbing and electrical principles.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Hold NSW Class C Driver Licence or higher.
• WHS general induction for construction work in NSW, with knowledge of WHS procedures.
• Current First Aid Certificate and AQF Level 3 Chemical Certificate, or willingness to obtain.
• Service Location and Test & Tag Certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to meet the focus capability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertake construction, installation, maintenance and repair of open space assets, including playgrounds, picnic tables, benches and retaining walls.
• Maintain and clean parks, reserves, sports fields and cemeteries including facilities.
• Conduct routine inspections, identify defects and hazards, and report or action issues.
• Operate and maintain plant, vehicles, tools and equipment per training and procedures.
• Plan, prioritise and complete work orders with minimal supervision.
• Complete work records, inspection reports and maintenance requests accurately.
• Proactively report issues and defects with relevant information.
• Work safely and comply with WHS and environmental requirements.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and the public.
• Report incidents, injuries and near misses within required timeframes.

Skills

Parks maintenance

Concreting

Painting

Carpentry

Tiling

Basic plumbing/electrical

Autonomous work

Stakeholder communication

Driver license

WHS knowledge

First Aid

Chemical handling

Test & Tag

Job description

Team Member Maintenance

Location: Tea Gardens

The Opportunity

We are seeking a practical and motivated individual to deliver maintenance, cleaning and minor construction works across Council's public spaces in the Tea Gardens area.

This role is responsible for general maintenance, minor repairs and routine inspections of Council assets, helping ensure facilities are safe, functional and meet community expectations. You'll work across a range of environments, including parks, reserves, sports fields and cemeteries, with a focus on safe, effective and efficient service delivery.

In this role, you will:

• Undertake construction, installation, maintenance and repair of open space assets, including playgrounds, picnic tables, benches and retaining walls.
• Carry out maintenance and cleaning across parks, reserves, sports fields and cemeteries, including BBQs, public pools, picnic facilities and amenities.
• Conduct routine inspections, identify defects and hazards, and report or action issues as appropriate.
• Operate and maintain plant, vehicles, tools and equipment in accordance with training, licences, safe work procedures and Council requirements.
• Plan, prioritise and complete work orders through Council systems with minimal supervision.
• Complete work records, inspection reports and maintenance requests accurately using Council systems.
• Proactively report issues and defects and provide information relevant to daily operations.
• Work safely and comply with WHS and environmental requirements and procedures.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and deal with members of the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Report incidents, injuries and near misses within required timeframes and demonstrate personal accountability for safety.

What you'll bring

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in parks and reserves maintenance and construction techniques.
• Experience in building maintenance and general hands-on experience in concreting, painting, carpentry and tiling, with a basic understanding of plumbing and electrical principles.
• The ability to work autonomously, prioritise work and operate with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A current NSW Class C Driver Licence or higher.
• A WorkCover-accredited WHS general induction for construction work in NSW, with sound knowledge of WHS procedures and the proper use of tools and equipment.
• A current First Aid Certificate and AQF Level 3 Chemical Certificate, or willingness to obtain these.
• Service Location and Test & Tag Certification, or willingness to obtain.
• The ability to meet the focus capability requirements of the position.

What we offer

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development.

Please note that to be a successful candidate for this role you'll be required to complete a pre-employment medical check (this will include a drug and alcohol test, sight and hearing, functional and medical component)

Salary: Commencing salary circa $59,800 p.a. plus superannuation.

Location: This position will be based at our Tea Gardens Depot. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 11:00 pm.

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Jock Fraser - Manager Park Operations, Open Space and Cemeteries who is the hiring manager for this role. Jock can be reached on (02) 7955 7*** or at ***********@midcoast.nsw.gov.au

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Loretta Anderson, Human Resources Business Partner who is the HR representative for this role. Loretta can be reached on (02) 7955 7*** or at ***************@midcoast.nsw.gov.au