Playground Inspections and Maintenance Team Member
Core
Conduct routine safety inspections and perform hands-on maintenance on public playgrounds and open spaces to ensure they are safe and functional for the community.
Role type
Playground Inspector & Maintenance Team Member
Builds
Safe and compliant public playgrounds and open spaces
Domain
Municipal services / Public recreation infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Playground safety inspection, preventative maintenance, minor repairs, hazard identification, record keeping, tool usage, independent work management
Preferred skills
Problem-solving, proactive safety approach, asset maintenance skills
Technologies
Hand tools, power tools
Responsibilities
Conduct routine visual and operational playground inspections; Identify hazards including broken glass, litter, sharp edges, vandalism, damaged equipment and surface hazards; Inspect playground equipment, moving components, fixings, structural elements and surfacing for signs of wear or damage; Inspect and maintain softfall areas, including checking surfacing depths and identifying areas requiring attention; Repair minor damage to rubber wet-pour and playground tiles, including gaps and cracks; Complete general playground maintenance such as tightening fixings, lubricating chains and bearings, removing rust and sanding splintered timber; Maintain accurate inspection and maintenance records and escalate significant defects when required.