Senior Turf and Grounds Person

22 hours ago

Darwin, Australia Larrakia Full time

Typical Duties:

Undertake duties such as, but not limited to:

- Undertake turf management duties through planning and upgrading of new and existing turf areas such as, but not limited to: -

- General maintenance work such as fertilising, weeding and turf replacement

- Identification of pests and diseases and use of appropriate methods of control

- Preparation and application of herbicide, pesticide and fertilisers

- Turf renovation and turf refurbishment activities.

- Irrigation system maintenance and repair, including controller programming and operation.

- Maintaining the cleanliness, safety and presentation of turf areas across the Darwin Municipality

- Operate and maintain plant and equipment associated with turf operations, including tractors, implements, lawn mowers, brush cutters and spray equipment.

- Autonomously operate tractors used for turf management and associated range of attachments.

- Undertake pre-start inspections and reporting, and routine maintenance of all plant and equipment.

- Ensure all turf management activities are undertaken in accordance with daily | weekly | monthly | yearly schedules.

- Utilise resources and fleet in accordance with the Code of Conduct and relevant procedures or policies.

- Undertake duties relevant to our client's operational requirements within the scope of this position such as small project work, cyclone clean-up and other ad hoc requirements as identified.

- Communicate and engage appropriately with community members when out on site in accordance with our Code of Conduct.

Position Pre‑Requisites:

- Medium Rigid (MR Licence)

- General Construction White Card

- Certificate III in Turf Management / Horticulture and/or minimum of three years’ experience in Turf Management

- Significant experience in operation of various mobile plant and equipment, including tractors and attachments.

- AusChem course

- Demonstrated experience in job coaching.

We would like someone who has:

- Demonstrated basic understanding of biological processes, hydrology, soil science and hydraulics relevant to turf maintenance.

- Knowledge of common turf pests and diseases and how to control them

- Understanding of how irrigation systems work and how to manage them.

- Ability to operate and maintain various turf maintenance equipment, including high level capability in use of tractors and their attachments.

- Sound interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to coach others.

- Basic technology literacy skills, including experience in using computer programs (for example iPads, smartphone, Microsoft Outlook and Word).

Larrakia are encouraged to apply.

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