Leading Hand - Maintenance Worker Parks and Town Services - [Archived Advertisement]

Leading Hand - Maintenance Worker  Parks and Town Services

Package Value $56,369.95 per annum

Council is seeking applications to fill the permanent full time position of Leading Hand Maintenance Worker, Parks and Town Services, in Longreach. Applications will be received until 11 September 2015. Late applications may not be accepted.

The Position
The successful applicant will be responsible for working with a small team and being responsible for the day to day leadership on the job to ensure a variety of activities associated with general maintenance of Council’s Parks and Gardens, Walkways, Cemetery, Public Conveniences, etc is completed.

You will be required to assist with the maintenance and cleaning of plant and equipment. The applicant must have the ability to work in a manner that will provide a safe work environment in accordance with Council’s Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience
Ability to operate a variety of plant including ride on mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, vacuum blowers and the ability to undertake a variety of maintenance jobs in a horticulture environment is required. Sound time management skills and the ability to work with limited supervision is required. A current “MR” class Queensland Licence is essential for this position or the ability to gain license within the probationary period. Knowledge within horticulture environment will be advantageous and your duties will involve leaf blowing, cleaning of structures, rubbish removal, dripper and sprinkler maintenance, mulching, tree planting and weed removal, mowing, and slashing.

Salary and Conditions
The position is classified as a Level 5 of the Local Government Employees (Excluding Brisbane City Council) Award State – 2003 and offers an annual salary inclusive of allowances and leave loading of $51,538.14 per annum. Superannuation of up to 12% of salary is also available upon commencement.

Applications
If you believe you would like to join the Longreach Regional Council team, please contact Human Resources on (07) 4658 4126, email hr@longreach.qld.gov.au, or visit the Council website and download a copy of the Position Description and Information Kit.

Commitment to EEO and WH&S
Longreach Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a safe work environment for all staff. In achieving these goals, it is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to satisfactorily pass a Federal Police Check and medical screening.

Council operates under a Drug and Alcohol Policy and the successful applicant will be required to undertake a drug and alcohol test, with a clear result, before an offer of employment is made.

Chief Executive Officer
PO Box 144
96A Eagle Street
ILFRACOMBE QLD 4727

Longreach Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer.