Leading Hand Parks and Town Maintenance (Cobram)
Posted: 20/12/2024
Closing Date: 05/01/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Job Category: Government, Defence & Emergency,Other,Trades & Services
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.
* 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.
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.
Key Responsibilities and Functions Parks & Gardens
Assist the Team Leader in the timely completion of programs and works associated with maintenance and construction duties under his/her control including but not limited to the following duties.
* Assist Team Leader in recording and reporting daily/weekly work activities to the Manager Operations.
* Maintenance of parks and gardens, recreation reserves, town streetscapes and roadsides.
* Construction and maintenance of grassed areas, including mowing in streets and parks, and slashing of roadsides and other areas.
* Construction and maintenance of garden beds, landscape features and irrigation systems.
* Carry out repairs / replacement to Council’s footpaths, kerb and channel.
* Clean public conveniences.
* Ensure all works are carried out within relevant OH&S guidelines including:
o Installation of warning signs, safety lights, barricades etc. at work sites and emergency situations.
o Completion of Risk Assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s)
o Operation of Council’s plant and equipment in a safe manner
o Ensure that all assigned plant and equipment is returned to the depot, or otherwise securely stored at end of shift and any observed damage is reported immediately.
o Undertake maintenance repairs to assigned plant and equipment.
General Duties
* Participate in Council’s after hours call out phone and duty roster and public convenience cleaning roster
* The maintenance of strict confidentiality in any matter, which may affect Council’s ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and/or contractors.
Staff Supervision
* In the absence of the Team Leader, oversee staff and work programs; act as Team Leader during periods of leave.
* Assign staff, allocate resources and participate in and/or oversee work performance of allocated maintenance team.
* Accurate and timely preparation and presentation of attendance records, time sheets and other related matters.
* Participate in knowledge/skills developmental training, or OH&S training as directed.
* Identify and report on staff training needs. Ensure compliance with Apprenticeship training requirements.
* Supervise contractors, staff and apprentices as assigned.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Selection Criteria
Essential qualifications and experience
* A relevant formal qualification/certificate in Horticulture and/or Civil Construction.
* Basic Microsoft Office Computer Training
* Relevant experience in Parks, Gardens and town maintenance.
* Experience with supervising staff including apprentices
* High understanding of OHS requirements and safe working practices
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