Senior Turf and Grounds Person

2 days ago

Darwin NT, Australia LDC GROUPE Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

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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