About Sterling NTAt Sterling NT we believe in making a difference, making the Territory a better place for everyone living in it.
At our core are values of respect, innovation, doing the right thing, and an enjoyable workplace.
This starts with our staff.As a business, we hire local contractors and suppliers wherever possible, take our environmental responsibilities seriously through world-class accreditations, and donate part of our profits back into real local causes with real outcomes.
Growing our business through diversity, equality, and fair employment practices we have built a brilliant team of over 200Territorians.
We're trusted to maintain, clean, and construct some of the NT's most prestigious and high-profile public spaces, government, and private enterprise offices and major events.We're looking for staff who are proud to live in The NT and want to be a part of making it a better place - and who aren't afraid of putting in the hard yards to get things done.
If what you've read so far excites you, read on.DescriptionJOB OVERVIEWResponsible for the provision of ground maintenance services, safe and productive operations of gardening equipment and machinery to ensure our client's landscaped grounds are maintained as per the site schedule and specifications.RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITIONMow Lawns, cut edges with hand and ride on mowers (front deck & Ztrack) and whipper snipper.Planting garden beds and landscape maintenanceRemove litter from garden beds and driveways.Prune shrubs and plants and remove dead branches and leaves.Fertilising,
mulching and maintaining the health of all plants with identification and prevention of diseasesUse of spraying equipment like backpack sprayer, knapsack sprayer and motorised spraying equipment, to control weeds, pests and insects.General maintenance tasks such as raking and shovellingTasks to be carried out in a manner that causes the least inconvenience to customers, staff and the general public.Temporary warning signs placed when required.Operate equipment and machinery in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and the SNT operating proceduresReport maintenance and repair issues to the area supervisor.
Understand and comply with quality, safety, health and environmental policies.Follow written instructions, verbal direction and procedures to perform work.Challenge any instructions that you believe places anyone or the environment at risk.Take personal responsibility to protect the health and safety of people or the environment.Skills and ExperiencesSELECTION CRITERIAESSENTIALSClass C Driver's Licence (manual)Ability to work under supervision and as a team member.A satisfactory National Police Security Check Report.Be physically able to perform the duties of the positionBe able to perform manual work for long periods outdoorsDESIRABLECertificate I or equivalent qualification in horticulture.Chainsaw operator certificate (or be willing to obtain)Working with Children (Ochre Card) (or be willing to obtain)Construction Industry White Card (or be willing to obtain)
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