Municipal Maintenance Gardener (Numurkah)

Introduction:
ABOUT US

Moira Shire Council is an innovative and progressive local government organisation committed to serving the needs of communities across a large regional shire located on the Murray River almost 3 hours north of Melbourne. Extending from the iconic Barmah Forest along the Murray River our region includes four major towns - Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga, one of Victoria’s most popular holiday destinations.

We are a team of diverse individuals who enjoy many lifestyle benefits of working for Moira Shire Council.

Some of these benefits include:

• A family-friendly workplace that lives by our values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Honesty, and Teamwork
• Access to annual flu shots.
• Annual skin checks.
• Opportunity to salary package.
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements.
• Out of hours Social Club.
• Corporate gym membership prices,
• Access Employee Assistance Program.
• Can and soft-plastic collection.
• The ability to make a tangible difference to your community.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary carer.
• So much more... FULL LIST HERE

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Description:
Key Responsibilities and Functions

Parks & Gardens

• Maintenance of parks and gardens, recreation reserves, town streetscapes and roadsides.
• Establishment and maintenance of grassed areas, including mowing in streets and parks.
• Construction and maintenance of garden beds and landscape features.
• Construction and maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Installation of warning signs, safety lights and barricades at work sites.
• Erection and maintenance of traffic control devices, street signs and guideposts etc.
• Ensure that daily routine maintenance on assigned plant and equipment is carried out; record and report any faults.
• Ensure that all assigned plant and equipment is returned to a depot, or otherwise securely stored at end of shift.
• Undertake minor repairs to assigned plant and equipment.
• Report daily, any observed damage to Council assets.
• Accurately record daily work activities for reporting to Leading Hand/Team Leader.
• Participate in knowledge/skills developmental training, or OH&S training as directed.
• The maintenance of strict confidentiality in any matter which may affect Council’s ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and/or contractors.
• Participate in Council’s after hours call out phone and duty roster and public convenience cleaning roster.

To discuss this position please contact Stuart Hall, Coordinator Parks on: careers@moira.vic.gov.au or 0358 719 222

To view the Position Description click the hyperlink (or "Apply" if on LinkedIn or Indeed)

Skills and Experiences:
Key Selection Criteria

Essential qualifications and experience

• Relevant qualifications and experience in Horticulture/ Landscaping
• Driver’s licence (HR desirable)
• Licences/tickets in safe operation of a variety of plant (chainsaw, tractors, mowers, etc.)
• Experience in parks and gardens maintenance
• Ability to perform various tasks involving heavy lifting, climbing into high cabins of plant, climbing to secure loads, etc.
• Understanding and commitment to OH&S practices with relevant OH&S cards.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Traffic Control
• Chemical Handlers
• Spotters
• Construction Induction Card
• Chainsaw, Pole saw & Tree Felling
• Load and Unload Goods/Cargo
• Front End Loader/ Skidsteer
• First Aid/CPR