Open Spaces Team Member
Core
Maintain Council parks, gardens, and plant assets while operating heavy machinery and managing outdoor work zones.
Role type
Operations team member (groundskeeping and equipment operation)
Builds
Council reserves and public park facilities
Domain
Local government / Municipal services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Ride-on mower operation, chainsaw operation, tractor operation, brush cutter operation, traffic control device setup, manual labor, weed control application
Preferred skills
Chemcert Certificate, Horticulture Certificate, Work zone Traffic Management certification
Technologies
Mowers, chainsaws, chippers, mulchers, tractors, brush cutters
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain plant and equipment, maintain water sensitive urban design areas, maintain irrigation systems, perform footpath and road verge maintenance, spray herbicides for weed control, transport plant and equipment, set up traffic control devices, support community events, inspect and maintain playgrounds, report incidents and hazards
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior