Parks and Recreation Labourer

Parks & Recreation Labourers wanted to maintain parks, sportsgrounds and open spaces across the region Your new company

Our client is committed to maintaining high-quality community facilities, parks and recreational spaces that enhance the lifestyle and wellbeing of local residents. Working across a range of public spaces, they play an important role in creating safe, attractive and accessible environments for the community to enjoy.

Your new role

As a Parks & Recreation Labourer, you will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of community-use areas including parks, sportsgrounds, open spaces and cemeteries. This hands-on outdoor role will see you undertaking a variety of horticultural and maintenance duties while working within a supportive team environment.

Your duties will include:

General grounds maintenance and gardening activities

Mowing, whipper snipping and blowing

Spraying and irrigation maintenance

Graffiti removal and upkeep of community facilities

Operating and maintaining plant and equipment

Using hand tools, power tools, chainsaws and pole saws

Reporting maintenance requirements and site damage

Assisting with a range of parks and recreation maintenance projects as required

What you'll need to succeed

Minimum 12 months' experience in gardening, grounds maintenance, landscaping or a similar role

Experience operating plant and equipment relevant to parks maintenance

Blue/White Construction Card

Current C Class Driver's Licence

Knowledge of general maintenance and basic mechanical repairs

Ability to work safely outdoors in varying weather conditions

Strong work ethic and commitment to quality work

Ability to work both independently and within a team

Horticulture, chemical handling or plant operation certifications highly regarded

LR Licence desirable

What you'll get in return

You'll secure a rewarding outdoor role where no two days are the same. Working across parks, sportsgrounds and public spaces, you'll help maintain facilities that directly benefit the local community. This role offers varied work, a supportive team environment and the opportunity to further develop your skills in parks and grounds maintenance.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, applications can be submitted via the"apply now" button. Please ensure you are submitting an up-to-date CV. If you have any further questions, please contact Zoe Ingram (07) 4960 1128.

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