Employment Details
| Closing Date: |
12-Nov-2024 04:00 PM |
About the position:
The Town General Hand undertakes operational activities associated with the provision of parks and town maintenance services to the Mullewa district within the City of Greater Geraldton. Work under direction to ensure all work is carried out within agreed programs and budget constraints and in compliance with City policies, procedures and relevant Australian standards. Key tasks include lawn mowing, garden bed maintenance, weed control, litter management and general maintenance of streets and paths in the Mullewa town.
This position works a 9 day fortnight with every second Friday as a non-working day.
Key accountabilities:
- Carry out maintenance, repairs and installation of Council’s parks, recreational facilities and infrastructure to a high standard on a daily basis as directed.
- Operation and maintenance of plant and equipment including hand tools, ride-on mowers, brush cutters and small plant required to maintain parks and garden beds.
- Parks and reserves maintenance including watering, fertilising, pruning, planting and reticulation.
- General town site maintenance including road and path sweeping, path repair, verge reinstatement and general maintenance duties.
- Actively contribute to a safe working culture including responsibility for duty of care for self and others and complete all required Work Health and Safety procedures to encourage safe and efficient work practices.
For further information view the position description: Town General Hand (Ref: 1296) - Mullewa
To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification requirements in more detail, please call Simon Chant, Supervisor Mullewa Town on 0407 471 997.
Position requirements:
The successful applicant will hold a valid driver’s licence (MR class desirable) and have demonstrated experience in the techniques and methods associated with the maintenance of parks, gardens and reserves.
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
A salary starting from $72,450 per annum or $36.66 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
- Up to 20.5% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
- 9-day fortnight
- 22 Annual Leave days per annum
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career opportunities
- Study Assistance
Interested in applying?
To be considered for this vacancy, you must include the following documents in your application:
- A completed Application Form (to enable the E-Form, save the document to your computer desktop)
- A current resume
Applications should be emailed to the Chief Executive Officer at council@cgg.wa.gov.au or sent to: City of Greater Geraldton, PO Box 101, Geraldton WA 6531 by 4pm, Tuesday 12 November 2024.
Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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