Job Description

Experienced Maintenance Employee - Urban Maintenance West

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ExperiencedMaintenance Employee – Urban Parks Maintenance

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Moe Depot | FullTime

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

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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.

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

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Why Join Us at Council?

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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:

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- Opportunitiesto support your learning, development and career progression
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- Acollaborative team environment where you'll feel supported and connected
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- Meaningfulwork where you can make a difference in the community
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- Apositive and inclusive workplace culture
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- Flexibleworking arrangements where operational requirements allow
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- A9-day fortnight roster
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Join a team that supports you to thrive and empowers you togrow your career, right here in the heart of Gippsland.

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What You'll Be Doing

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- Undertaketurf, grass and open space maintenance across parks, reserves and otherCouncil-managed areas.
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- Safelyoperate and maintain plant and equipment including ride-on mowers,tractors, brush cutters and other specialised maintenance equipment.
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- Performgeneral horticultural maintenance and routine turf and grass mowingactivities.
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- Assistacross maintenance operations throughout the municipality when workpriorities require.
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- Ensureall works are completed safely and to Council's required servicestandards.
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- Contributeto a culture of customer service, teamwork and continuous improvement.
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About You

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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.

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Key Selection Criteria

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

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Interested or want to learn more?

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

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Belonging at Latrobe City Council

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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.

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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.

📌 Experienced Maintenance Employee - Urban Maintenance West (Yallourn)
🏢 LaTrobe City Council
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