Crew Member Open Space

Glen Eira City Councils Parks Services Department is looking for an Open Space Maintenance Crew Member is passionate and driven to provide excellent care of Glen Eira City Council's parks and gardens. The role will involve working with a skilled team in partnership with stakeholders, both internal and external, to maintain our existing assets and places as well as create new, vibrant and sustainable ones that meet the current and future needs of our community.
- Exciting opportunity in horticultural maintenance for a driven team leader
- Full time Permanent opportunity, part time may be considered.
- Base salary $59.8K + Superannuation

**About the role**

We are seeking a highly motivated, qualified and experienced individual to undertake day-to-day horticultural maintenance of Council's parks and gardens. This team-based role is an integral part of the Parks department, responsible for providing services that meet the needs of customers across the range of local government open space services.
- Under direction by the Crew Leader, maintain open space to specified standards in the areas of mowing, landscaping, weed control, cleaning, trimming and other associated park maintenance functions.
- Provide assistance and information to members of the public when requested by the Crew Leader Horticultural Maintenance.
- Responsible for the care of grounds, maintenance and landscaping equipment.
- Ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with agreed OH&S guidelines and safe working practices at all times.
- Other responsibilities include/ Day to day duties include but not limited to_:

- Assist the Parks and Open Space Crew Leader to deliver daily tasks as set out in work schedules within agreed timeframes and standards.
- Completion of work documentation including the utilisation of mobile equipment
- Assist the Parks and Open Space Crew Leader to ensure optimum utilisation and all relevant safety guidelines are always followed.
- Ensure equipment is routinely maintaining in accordance with maintenance procedures to maximise safety and clean working conditions, immediately report any incidents of inappropriate use or mechanical abuse to the Crew Leader Horticultural Maintenance.

**About you**

You are passionate about horticulture and high quality public open space, with the ability to work well in a team. The role requires experience and proficiency in the safe operation and maintenance of a range of turf and horticultural plant and equipment. You will also actively participate in reporting matters of health, safety and Council asset damage.

The following is also required:

- Relevant experience and/or qualifications in the relevant turf and /or horticulture field
- Demonstrated commitment and adherence to organisational values and behaviours.
- Experience with safe operation and maintenance of parks maintenance and landscaping plant and equipment.
- Oral and basic written communication skills.
- A level of physical fitness required to perform the physical inherent requirements of the position.
- Ability to use basic mobile technology for the completion of work documentation and including the use of an asset management system is desirable.
- Current Australian Drivers licence
- A satisfactory Police Records Check and Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for this position.

**Important Information**

**Working at Glen Eira City Council**

The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the south-east metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.

Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,600 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.

**Benefits**

We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

- A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
- Access to paid training and participation in Council's extensive Learning and Development programs
- Reward and recognition programs
- Comprehensive leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

**How to apply**

Please attach your resume along with a cover letter detailing your experience and how it relates to the role.

**_ Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:_**
- **_Providing a diverse and inclusive