Maintenance Worker

4 weeks ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Townsville City Council Full time

About the Role

This position supports the delivery of sectional and team objectives through completing a range of assigned maintenance and functional activities across multiple disciplines. As the public image of the section, this role is critical in maintaining Council's image as efficient, effective, professional and customer-focused.

The Park and Open Space Team provides delivery of maintenance activities related to Townsville's existing public infrastructure within parks, open spaces, including cemeteries. These areas provide a range of services including recreational and cultural activities for both residents and visitors across the Townsville Region.

This position will complete a range of assigned maintenance and functional activities which includes the maintenance and operation of Council's Irrigation systems. This includes but is not limited to maintaining sprinkler & sub-soil drip systems, pipework solenoid valves, minor wiring & cabling repairs & fault finding & the operation of Council's automated Irrinet control system. You will also drive manual light trucks which includes loading, unloading and tying down loads. You will need to be physically fit to perform the variety of work.

About You

The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following skills and qualifications:

  • Current unrestricted Queensland 'C' class manual driver's licence
  • Current unrestricted Queensland 'MR' class licence or the ability to attain
  • Construction Safety (White Card QLD - Course in General Safety Induction for the Construction Industry) or ability to attain
  • Queensland Government Traffic Controller Accreditation for Traffic Management Implementation (TMI), or the ability to attain
  • Certificate associated with the successful completion of the Safe Working Near Live Exposed Parts training course, or ability to attain
  • Child Suitability (Blue Card), or ability to attain (role specific only, not required for all roles)

What We Offer

  • 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Up to 5 weeks annual leave
  • Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
  • 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
  • Domestic and Family Violence Leave
  • Natural Disaster Leave
  • Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
  • Up to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
  • Salary Sacrifice opportunities
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
  • Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Active Family Social Club
  • Flexible working arrangements

Townsville City Council is committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact for a confidential discussion.

Current TCC employees are required to discuss their intention to apply for an advertised position with their Team Leader/Team Manager prior to lodging an application.


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