Apprentice – Parks and Open Space Maintenance

1 month ago

City of Bayside, Australia Citywide Service Solutions Full time

Apprentice – Parks and Open Space Maintenance - Bayside

  • Moorabbin Depot Location
  • Monday to Friday - 6am to 2.36pm

Working in our Open Space Team you will have the opportunity to work on a large variety of landscaping projects within the Bayside suburbs of Melbourne. This role includes many aspects of soft and hard scaping including mowing gardens, weeding, mulching, garden bed renovations pruning, planting, laying turf and much more. 

The successful candidate will be provided with ongoing support and training to enhance their skills and develop their career.

Primary responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

  • Maintenance, installation and repair of parks, sports facilities, landscape features and community facilities
  • Mowing detailing, litter removal, weed control, garden bed renovation, irrigation maintenance, machinery use and maintenance
  • Ensure work is carried out in a safe and professional manner at all times and all vehicles and worksite are maintained to a high standard

Mandatory Skills:

  • Victorian Driver Licence
  • Able to undertake TAFE training
  • A passion for working outside
  • Strong reliable work ethic
  • Excellent communications skills

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

  • Chemical Certificate
  • Police and Employment VIC Working with Children Check

What can you expect when you work with Citywide?

  • Opportunity to kick start your career in Open Space maintenance and Horticulture
  • Start a career with a secure company that continually grows and can guarantee you a long-term career
  • Opportunity to further develop your skills in a strong and supportive environment

About Citywide

Citywide is a company with a clear purpose and mission – we shape liveable cities by delivering the full scope of civil infrastructure, open space and environmental services to government and private enterprise. Collectively, our services positively impact more than 14 million Australians every day.

For more information about Citywide, visit our website at www.citywide.com.au

How to apply:

Click the APPLY button now

Alternatively, email your resume and cover letter to apply@citywide.com.au

Please note:

A full drivers licence and good driving record is essential. Reference checks, Driver Demerit Check, Police Check and Medical, including Drug and Alcohol testing are all pre-employment requirements for Citywide.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No (search) fee will be paid in the event we hire a candidate whose resume is submitted by an employment agency to any of our employees without a valid written recruitment agreement. Such resumes shall be deemed the sole property of Citywide.

Citywide is an equal opportunities employer, we invite applications from all backgrounds.

*Only successful applications will be contacted.*

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