Knox City CouncilHiring for Turf Tradesperson Active Reserves at Depot, Rajasthan Full Time

About the Opportunity

We are excited to announce we are now looking for a full time Turf Tradesperson to join our team on a full time permanent basis. The purpose of this role will be to undertake mowing duties and a range of turf renovation and maintenance tasks mainly within active reserves. Working hours for this position will be Monday – Thursday 7am – 4pm with a 3.30pm finish on Fridays and every second Friday will be a rostered day off. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team and work out of our brand new Operations Centre in Knoxfield.

What You Will Need To Thrive

Demonstrated experience in turf management, parks maintenance or other horticulture disciplines.

Safe and competent operation of medium mechanical plant.

Experience in the operation and maintenance of applicable machinery, including tractors and the use of ride on mowers.

Certificate 3 in Turf Management, Horticultural or Environmental studies is required.

Qualifications Certificate in Pesticide application are desirable.

Basic computer skills including the use of Microsoft applications would be advantageous.

Values and Behaviours aligned to those of Knox City Council.

Why Us

Making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do at Knox. We are inspired by empowering our diverse community inside and out to thrive and prosper through our values: ‘Make a difference daily’, ‘Inspire and Facilitate success’, ‘Think big act bold, and ‘Do what is right not what is easy’. Our vision and values make us a forward thinking, adaptive and collaborative organization constantly evolving to match the needs of the community.

Our benefits include flexible work arrangements including accrued days off, working from home and staggered start and finish times along with multiple opportunities for learning and development. With a focus on wellbeing we also offer Employee Assistance Programs, wellbeing initiatives and reward and recognition programs.

For further information on this role please contact Niall Martin on niall.martin@knox.vic.gov.au

Remuneration for this role will be $65147 – $69578 plus 10% superannuation.

Review the full position description now via our Knox City Council Careers Page.

Apply by 13 October 2021.

Knox City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Advertised: 29 Sep 2021 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 13 Oct 2021 AUS Eastern Daylight Time