Open Space Maintenance Team Member

4 days ago


Hoppers Crossing, Australia Wyndham City Council Full time

Great opportunity with Local Government
- Band 2 salary of $71,013.76 plus super and a fortnightly RDO

**We are Wyndham**, one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

Our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared to welcome over 200,000 new residents by 2040.

Shape new possibilities. Be part of something more.

**A bit about the role**

As one of Wyndham Council’s Open Space Maintenance Team Members, you will fulfill daily allocated tasks in maintaining trees, gardens, parks, sporting fields, plantations drains and/or road reserves.

You will work in a team to improve various locations around the Wyndham Municipality by undertaking your duties to a high standard, in an efficient manner and with mínimal of inconvenience and disruption to the public.

**What you’ll do**
- Operate a range of small and medium plant and equipment associated with garden maintenance - e.g. rotary hoes, mowers, brush cutters, pruners, etc
- Take responsibility for the care of plant, tools and equipment, including fuel, lubrication and fluid levels as required
- Eradicate weeds by both manual and chemical techniques
- Act on or report observed situations requiring maintenance attention
- Ensure relevant use of personal safety clothing and equipment

**What you’ll bring**
- Licence to drive a motor vehicle and truck to 13.9T (required)
- Roadside safety training (Desirable)
- Chemical Users Certificate (Desirable)
- Weed/plant identification skills
- Experience in general garden maintenance
- Competence in use of small and medium plant
- Experience in customer service and working with the 'public' environment

**Be part of something more**

Take a look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce. Ask us how this role can be worked.

So, are you ready to shape new possibilities?

**What’s next?**

For a confidential discussion, please contact** **Earl Byrne, Area Leader Open Space Maintenance **on** 8734 2723.**

Applications will be accepted until **11:59PM on **Tuesday 15 October 2024.**
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