Parks and Gardens
4 months ago
Our client is a company with clear purpose and mission, shaping livable cities by delivering the full scope of open space, civil infrastructure and environmental services to government and private enterprise.
They provide unparalleled knowledge and experience in their Open Space division, Arboriculture work and Tree management, Parks and Gardens, Sportfield maintenance and Turf renovations.
Their service is delivered by a highly professional team of experienced and passionate staff committed to ensuring every job is completed to the highest standard with safety at the forefront at all times.
We have the pleasure to recruit for our clients in their Open Space/Parks and Gardens division based out of Moorabbin. These current vacancies include:
**Experienced Front Deck and Zero Turn Mower Operators.**
These positions require you to work within a highly experienced Horticultural team, maintaining some of Melbourne's most beautiful and highly regarded gardens and parklands. What an incredible opportunity
**Core responsibilities (role dependant)**
- High end garden maintenance
- Zero Turn/Front Deck mower operation
- Leaf Blowing
- Brushcutting
- Turf machinery operation
- Playground, furniture & signage maintenance
**Skills and experience**
- Zero Turn/Front Deck Mowing Experience - **Essential**:
- Commercial Parks & Gardens & Horticulture experience-**highly desirable**:
- Relevant Horticulture/Turf industry certificates/qualifications -**highly desirable**:
- MR/HR licence-**highly desirable**:
- A desire to work in the outdoors
- **Fit, healthy** and work well within a team
- Punctual and reliable with a strong work ethic
- Strong commitment to and working knowledge of safe work practices
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence
- Any certificates in Horticulture/Arboriculture desirable but not essential
**What’s on offer**
- Working in the great outdoors in high profile open spaces
- Latest plant and equipment
- Temp to perm opportunities
- Attractive working hours
- A workplace that focuses on safety first
- 8:00pm.
A full drivers licence and good driving record is essential. Driver Demerit check, Police check and drug & alcohol testing are all pre employment requirements for working or this client.
**Job Type**: Casual
Pay: $23.98 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 38 per week
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Supplementary Pay:
- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates
**Experience**:
- Zero Turn/Front Deck mower: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Working with Children Check (required)
- Full Driver Licence (required)
- White Card (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person