Parks Maintenance Officer

7 days ago

Melbourne, Australia City of Monash Full time

**Job no**: 495244
**Categories**: Government and Defence
Multiple fulltime positions
Salary from $66,824 + superannuation + RDO + allowance
Overtime available
Based at Notting Hill
Applications close 22nd November 2024
The City of Monash is a dynamic organization committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic Centre of Melbourne. The Parks and Gardens Team work within the Horticulture Department to present our great green spaces for the enjoyment of the community.
About the Position
We are looking for an experienced person to join our team and help keep council's parks, gardens, open spaces and roadsides beautiful.
**This will include**:
Maintaining a range of parks and gardens using your horticultural skills and experience in grass maintenance, weed management, garden bed maintenance and planting, irrigation and pest and disease control.
Operation and maintenance of horticultural plant and equipment including ride-on mowers, tractors, small plant and pesticide spraying equipment.
Working cooperatively with team members, stakeholders and contractors.
Working to the highest levels of safety and presentation to improve the amenity for our community.
Skills and Experience
We are looking for a highly motivated, friendly and flexible approach, as well as a:
Certificate III in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) or substantial relevant experience
Sound horticultural knowledge and skills including plant and weed identification.
Experience in the use and basic maintenance of grass cutting plant and equipment, such as ride-on mowers, hand mowers, brush cutters, hedgers and edgers
Commitment to occupational health and safety and quality control processes
Able to work to agreed targets within a team environment
Able to accurately record and report on daily work programs
Good customer service and communication skills
Farm Chemical User Course and Traffic Management desirable
Are you a team player with a passion for horticulture, who enjoys working in an ever-changing environment?
**Requirements**:
Medium Rigid Truck license (manual) or must be willing to obtain within 3 months of employment
Working with Childrens Check
Satisfactory National Police Check
Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements

**Benefits**:
As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus. You will have access to a vibrant health and well-being program, flexible working arrangements and training opportunities.
Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
Vibrant health and well-being programs
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Flexible working arrangements
Training and development opportunities
Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centers
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.
Applications close 22nd November2024 at 11:55pm.
Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.
We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.

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