Grounds Maintenance

Who We Are

Strike Force Services is an established local facilities management company providing services to mining & power station industries and local councils throughout NSW and QLD.

We are a COVID-19 safe business with a team of approximately 400 dedicated and long-term employees.

Due to continued & expected growth our workforce is expanding to support new contracts awarded to the business.

Why Work For Us
- We offer ongoing, long-term secure employment
- We provide full training and ongoing support & development for all our employees.
- We offer opportunities for career development and progression within the company.
- Great team environment to work in

The Role

We are looking for dedicated and responsible individuals to join our maintenance team. The role entails variety of tasks to maintain a functional and environmentally sustainable outdoor environment across Newcastle and hunter valley. The role will suit those individuals who have demonstrated experience, a positive attitude and can work to meet the compliance requirements in mining, power, and government sectors.

Duties include but not limited to:

- Keep all gardens, grounds and external areas of the site well maintained
- Ensure gardens are neat and tidy
- Mowing and whipper snipping of grounds
- Weed identification and removal
- Keep all walkways and areas clear of debris and rubbish
- Communicate with Strike Force Grounds Maintenance Supervisor and Facilities Coordinator to determine daily work priorities.
- Adhere to Strike Force Services & site policies and procedures
- Actively participate in daily risk management processes & regular toolbox meetings
- Undertake Job Safety Analysis and Take 5 assessments on site before each task

Skills and Experience:

- Sound experience with tools of trade including ride on lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, whipper snipper, chainsaws and high-powered hand tools related to the gardening industry
- Exceptional understanding of WHS & Environmental Sustainability requirements
- Certificate III in Horticulture desirable
- AQF-3 Chemical Accreditation desirable
- Maintain & Operate Chainsaws ticket desirable
- High level of physical fitness to perform the requirements of this role
- The ability to plan, prioritise and problem solve
- Good time management skills and strong attention to detail
- Be self-motivated, hardworking and be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills both verbal & written
- Current drivers’ licence (manual)
- Live within 1 hour's drive of Newcastle
- 3 work related references

Strike Force Services policy requires all potential employees to successfully complete and pass a full medical including drug & alcohol testing. We have a zero tolerance for drugs & alcohol and drug & alcohol testing is ongoing during term of employment.

Strike Force Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcome all diversity groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $27.00 - $33.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person