Turf Maintainer

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area.  We are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT.  These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

As part of the Parks Services team, you will undertake maintenance activities for parks, reserves and streetscapes within the City of Rockingham including, but not limited to, mowing, edging and whipper snipping.

You will be required to work to daily maintenance schedules and undertake maintenance with various types of turf equipment ensuring safe operation.

You are responsible for your own productivity and efficiency, maintain pride in your work, possess well developed interpersonal skills and enjoy working independently or as part of a small team. You have experience in the turf maintenance industry and have operated and maintained commonly used equipment, including ride on mowers and turf equipment.

To be considered for this role you must hold a current and valid ‘C’ class driver’s licence and Construction Induction Training (White Card). Relevant industry experience in turf management, traffic management and a current Provide First Aid Certificate will be highly regarded.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:

1. Construction Industry Training (White Card)
2. Self-motivated with the ability to work in a team environment or able to work alone under direction.
3. Able to work in accordance with WHS industry obligations.
4. Experience in the maintenance and safe operation of various parks and gardens related plant and equipment.

As well as a gross weekly wage of $1,403.70 (incorporating all allowances and penalty rates), we offer:

• 11.5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

Applications for this position are open until the City determines that a suitable pool of candidates exists.  This means the vacancy may close without notice, so if you are interested in the position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333.

The City of Rockingham encourages candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English