- Gardens/General Hand position with the Shire of Nungarin's Works and Services section. The role ensures the Shire's road reserves, recreation areas, ovals, common and public areas, vacant land, grounds, parks, grassed areas and gardens are presented to residents and visitors in the best possible standard for the long term. Facilities and infrastructure within the parks and gardens are maintained to ensure ongoing operation and safety.
Key responsibilities
- Undertake gardening duties including but not limited to mowing, fertilising, planting, pruning, edging, reticulation maintenance and weed control as directed by the Manager of Works and Services
- Comply with the Shire of Nungarin's Risk Management and Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
- Complete daily time sheets
- Attend training courses where appropriate as directed by the Manager of Works and Services
- Use and maintenance of plant and equipment to ensure best performance and safe operations
- Report damaged infrastructure, parks and garden facilities in a timely manner so they are safe and operable throughout the year
- Talk to visitors to Shire parks and gardens in a friendly and positive manner
- Embrace and participate in change to better achieve the Shire's goals and objectives
- Maintain strict confidentiality
- Comply with Council's Code of Conduct ensuring integrity and ethical behaviour in all dealings
About you
- Basic knowledge of landscaping maintenance techniques
- Basic knowledge and operation of horticultural equipment
- Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Workplace Safety in a Parks &
- Reserves environment
- Ability to apply chemicals within current Occupational Health &
- Safety legislation &
- Environmental standards
- Self-motivated with ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to work effectively in a team workplace
- Basic competency with the operation of plant and machinery
- Ability to write correspondence, e.g. Task Procedures, Method Statements, Timecards, Daily Service Check Sheets and Internal Memos
- Ability to present information verbally in a one on one and small group situation and to other employees
- Basic numeracy skills including weights, volume and distance measurements
- C class driver's license
- Previous experience in a similar role desirable but not essential
About us The Shire of Nungarin is a local government organisation. All employees are bound by the requirements of the Local Government Act 1995 to act with integrity, and in a way that shows proper concern for the public interest.
📌 Parks and Gardens/General Hand (Nungarin)
🏢 Shire of Nungarin
📍 Nungarin
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