Experienced Maintenance Employee Urban Parks East

ExperiencedMaintenance Employee – Urban Parks Maintenance

Traralgon | PermanentFull Time

Band 3 Salary: $70,300.88 - $75,127.01 plus applicable allowances as per theEnterprise Agreement

We're looking for an Experienced Maintenance Employee –Urban Parks Maintenance to join our Open Space Maintenance Team. In thisrole, you'll help maintain and enhance parks, reserves, open spaces andcommunity recreation areas across Latrobe City, ensuring these spaces remainsafe, attractive and enjoyable for the community.

This is a outstanding opportunity to work outdoors, operatespecialised equipment and contribute directly to the presentation and upkeep ofsome of Latrobe City's most valued public spaces.

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 to support your work-life balance where operationallyappropriate

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

- Performturf, grass and open space maintenance activities across parks, reservesand public spaces.
- Operatea range of plant and equipment including tractors, ride-on mowers, brushcutters and other specialised maintenance equipment.
- Undertakeroutine mowing, horticultural maintenance and vegetation managementactivities.




- Assistwith maintaining high presentation standards across Council's urban parknetwork.
- Supportteam members through on-the-job guidance and contribute to a positive teamculture.
- Participatein emergency response and after-hours works when required and contributeto continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

You are an experienced parks and open space maintenanceprofessional who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaininghigh-quality public spaces. You have experience operating maintenance plant andequipment and understand the importance of delivering services that enhancecommunity amenity.

You bring strong safety awareness, a commitment to customerservice and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as partof a team. Most importantly, you enjoy contributing to the presentation andmaintenance of parks and recreational spaces that our community values andenjoys.

Key Selection Criteria

- Practicalexperience performing urban parks, turf management, horticultural or openspace maintenance for a Municipal Council or similar-sized operation.
- Highlevel knowledge of current practices and industry standards relating toturf and parks maintenance.
- Soundknowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements and the abilityto follow Council policies, practices and procedures.
- Demonstratedcommitment to customer service, continuous improvement and Council'svalues of Accountability, Trust, Collaboration and Innovation.




- Demonstratedability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with a rangeof internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

- CurrentVictorian Driver Licence.
- CurrentMedium Rigid Vehicle Licence as a minimum.
- ConstructionInduction (White Card).
- CurrentTraffic Control and Worksite Management Certificate
- CurrentFarm Chemical User/Herbicide Application Certificate.

We encourage applications from candidates with diversebackgrounds 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's Checkand successfully undertake a pre-employment Medical Check.

Contact Chris Daniel - Team Leader Urban Parks Maintenance on 0407 505 ***. All discussions about recruitment at Council are 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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