Team Member Parks and Open Spaces
Core
Support the maintenance and presentation of local government parks, gardens, sports fields, streetscapes, and public open spaces through horticultural and general maintenance activities.
Role type
Parks and Open Spaces Team Member
Builds
Clean, safe, and well-presented community environments
Domain
Local Government / Public Open Spaces
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Horticultural maintenance, equipment operation, site upkeep, work health and safety compliance, documentation, landscaping assistance
Preferred skills
Horticulture qualification, chemical handling, chainsaw operation, traffic control planning
Technologies
Mowers, tractors, brush cutters, blowers, chainsaws, spray units, mini loaders
Responsibilities
Maintain parks and open spaces via mowing, brush cutting, pruning, planting, mulching, and vegetation control; Safely operate and maintain horticultural tools and industry equipment; Deliver daily maintenance tasks per work schedules and service standards; Follow work health and safety practices including hazard identification and PPE use; Complete required records such as plant pre-starts, timesheets, risk assessments, and incident reports; Assist with landscaping and park upgrades; Work as part of a team participating in toolbox talks and planning discussions
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC