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,******per 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 workplace 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 ******** ***. 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
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or ******** ***. If you requirereasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contactour Careers team at
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or *********.

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