Parks Maintenance Operator, Albury City Council. Albury, Albury Area NSW. Laborers (Trades & Services). Government-LLocal (Government & Defense). Full time. Working at AlburyCity is not just a job; you are connected to something much bigger. Every position, every person, and every department is here for our community and to make a difference to where we work, live, and play. We are here to learn, to grow, to achieve, and to create genuine connections within our community.

The Position: To provide labouring and maintenance assistance within the City Landscapes team and other areas of the Infrastructure, Planning and Environment Group as required. Working 38 hours per week with a fortnightly RDO. Flexible working arrangement. Come and work for an engaging and dynamic team.

About us: We are the facilitators of a thriving, resilient, and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We ensure Albury is a great place to live, work, and invest.

Qualifications & experience: Medium Rigid (MR) Driver's Licence (compulsory to have and maintain). Construction Induction Card. Relevant experience in construction-related water and drainage construction repairs and maintenance. Relevant experience in a horticultural discipline. A sound knowledge of small plant operation, tractor implement operation, garden labouring, sports field maintenance, spraying, arboriculture, turf care, street drain cleaning and maintenance and street sweeper operation.

Tasks & responsibilities: To assist in the maintenance and cleansing of streets and drains. To assist in morning clean-up of commercial areas, including emptying bins. To assist with the removal of all debris, litter, and leaf aggregate, and clean up oil spills as necessary. Construction, maintenance and repairs of stormwater mains, cleansing and maintenance of open and piped drains, and residential stormwater systems. Assist in the mowing/maintenance of ovals, fine turf areas, natural areas, parks and reserves, and open space areas.

Hours: Based on a 38-hour week, with actual days and times being Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 3:00pm, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity’s RDO guidelines.

Benefits: Live and work in a culture-rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close, you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours. Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work-life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.

AlburyCity is committed to being a child-safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility. This role closes on 20 October 2024. The role may close earlier for the right applicant.

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Should you require any further information for this role, email Leanne Hunichen on Leanne.Hunichen@alburycity.nsw.gov.au or call on 0418933257