Groundsman/labourer

Milone’s Tree and Lawn Solutions is one of Melbourne’s most professional and respected arboricultural companies operating out of the western suburbs, with modern and compliant equipment including an EWP. You will be joining a family run business with fantastic culture and great team environment.

This is a great entry level role for someone looking to work in a niche industry or for someone looking for a change from their current role. Our team works on a variety of worksites including local government, private residential and commercial work.

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These positions are on a contract/casual basis, and work includes a wide range of arboricultural activities including tree pruning, shaping, removals, and stump grinding. Applicants will possess the professionalism and ability to work within the residential environment as well as on council contracts and various large commercial sites.

**A typical day on our worksite includes**:

- Performing skilled pruning, trimming and shaping of trees to promote healthy growth and to maintain aesthetics to the Australian standard AS4373
- Perform tree removals and stump grinding
- Operate and maintain a variety of arboricultural equipment including chainsaws, chippers, loaders, stump grinders and EWP
- Adhere to safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment for yourself and the wider team
- Ability to politely and courteously communicate with stakeholders and clients

**About you**:

- Highly safety conscious
- **MUST** be physically fit & healthy, and love the great outdoors as you will spend a lot of time outdoors whilst moving heavy branches and logs into the chipper
- Highly motivated, with a **positive attitude** & able to work as part of a team
- Confident around machinery and willing to undertake all roles including stump grinding
- Must have a drivers licence
- MR licence preferred
- White card

**The following would be highly regarded**:

- High risk Elevated Work Platform (EWP) licence
- Chainsaw operation
- Current first aid level 2 certificate and CPR training
- Industry experience - desired but not essential
- A strong work ethic, initiative, reliability, excellent people skills and physical fitness
- Well-developed mechanical aptitude and skills
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- ESI qualified (and current)
- Knowledge and appreciation of OH&S practice.

**What we offer**:

- Great team environment
- Ongoing training & development

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $22.61 - $27.01 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person