Experienced Maintenance Employee - Urban Maintenance West

ExperiencedMaintenance Employee – Urban Parks Maintenance

Moe Depot | FullTime

Ongoing | Band 3 $70,286.32per year plus applicable allowances as per the EBA

We're looking for an Experienced Maintenance Employee –Urban Parks Maintenance to join our City Presentation team. In this role,you'll help maintain and enhance Council's open spaces, parks and reservesthrough a range of turf, grass and horticultural maintenance activities thatkeep our municipality looking its best.

This is a great opportunity to work outdoors, operate avariety of plant and equipment, and contribute to creating safe, attractive andwelcoming public spaces for our community.

Why Join Us at Council?

When you join Latrobe City Council, you'll make a realimpact in your community while working in an inclusive, supportive and childsafe environment that values your growth and wellbeing. We offer:

- Opportunitiesto support your learning, development and career progression
- Acollaborative team environment where you'll feel supported and connected
- Meaningfulwork where you can make a difference in the community
- Apositive and inclusive workplace culture
- Flexibleworking arrangements where operational requirements allow
- A9-day fortnight roster

Join a team that supports you to thrive and empowers you togrow your career, right here in the heart of Gippsland.

What You'll Be Doing

- Undertaketurf, grass and open space maintenance across parks, reserves and otherCouncil-managed areas.
- Safelyoperate and maintain plant and equipment including ride-on mowers,tractors, brush cutters and other specialised maintenance equipment.




- Performgeneral horticultural maintenance and routine turf and grass mowingactivities.
- Assistacross maintenance operations throughout the municipality when workpriorities require.
- Ensureall works are completed safely and to Council's required servicestandards.
- Contributeto a culture of customer service, teamwork and continuous improvement.

About You

You are a motivated and reliable maintenance professionalwho enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.You have experience in turf and grass maintenance, can operate a range of plantand equipment safely and effectively, and enjoy working as part of a team toachieve great outcomes for the community.

Key Selection Criteria

- Practicalexperience performing turf and grass maintenance for a Municipal Councilor similar-sized operation.
- Provenexperience in the safe and competent operation of plant and equipment usedin turf and grass maintenance.
- Soundknowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements and the abilityto follow policies, procedures and secure work practices.
- Demonstratedcommitment to customer service, teamwork, continuous improvement andCouncil values.
- CurrentMedium Rigid Vehicle Licence.
- ConstructionInduction (White Card).
- CurrentTraffic Control and Worksite Management Certificate.




- CurrentFarm Chemical User/Herbicide Application Certificate.
- Practicalexperience in turf and grass maintenance and/or general horticulturalmaintenance.
- CurrentFirst Aid Certificate.
- Experienceworking with a Municipal Council or similar authority. We encourageapplications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences,even if you don't meet every requirement.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for andsatisfactorily obtain a National Police Check, Working with Children Check andsuccessfully undertake a pre-employment medical check.

Interested or want to learn more?

Contact Steven Grover, Team Leader Urban Maintenance –West on 0409 338 ***. All discussions about recruitment at Councilare confidential.

Belonging at Latrobe City Council

At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to creating asafe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong. Wehave zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a childsafe organisation. Our recruitment practices reflect this. We value diversityand welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences andidentities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitmentprocess and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Program forAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For further information,contact ***************@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 1300 367 ***. If you requirereasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contactour Careers team at *******@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 5128 6113.

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📌 Experienced Maintenance Employee - Urban Maintenance West (Moe)
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