Parks Technicians, Camden Council. Colinroobie, Wagga Wagga, & Riverina, NSW. Government: Local (Government & Defense). Full time. Parks Technicians. SALARY: $1,067.71 - 1,376.71 pw + Super. Work Type: Permanent Full Time. Location: Parks Depot, 5 Millwood Avenue, Narellan 2567. Enjoy a 38-hour working week. Health program, including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health and wellbeing leave options. Free parking. Close to shops and services.

Camden Council is on the lookout for several experienced park technicians to join our Open Spaces team. These positions have all been created due to career progression within the council due to the unprecedented growth that Camden Council is experiencing. If you are a motivated team player who has experience in park and garden maintenance, including experience in the use of horticultural plants and equipment, this may well be the ideal position for you. If you are interested in a career and a council that will invest in your future development and growth, then don't hesitate to apply.

Essential: Experience in undertaking park and garden maintenance activities. Experience in operating a variety of horticultural tools & equipment, including mowers, brushcutters, pole saws, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, blowers, and other hand-powered tools used in turf and garden maintenance. Demonstrated ability to apply EEO, WHS, and ethical practice principles and to act with probity at all times. Ability and willingness to gain a NSW General Construction Induction Training Card (white card). Sound verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to undertake training to gain the necessary qualifications to undertake the work required.

Desirable: Ability and willingness to gain further qualifications, including AQF3 Working with Chemicals, RTA traffic controller certificate (Blue and Yellow or equivalent), First Aid, chainsaw operations (Trim and Cross Cut), Pole saw, Cert III Horticulture, manual handling. Previous experience in driving light truck/ute and trailer combinations. Experience in small plant (machinery) maintenance. Experience and/or training with manual handling training. Experience with irrigation systems, playground maintenance, waterplay parks, and park infrastructure maintenance.

To meet Council's WHS requirements and in accordance with Council's Covid-19 Safety Plans, this position has been identified via risk assessment as being required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication. If a medical contraindication certificate is provided, it will be assessed against a risk assessment, and the decision of whether Council accepts the medical contraindication certificate will be based on operational needs.

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Further Information: Matt Baird, Parks Coordinator, on 46455054