Grounds person

Downer Group

The Role

Overview

Perform routine grounds maintenance and support land management at RAAF Scherger.

Key Responsibilities

  • grounds maintenance
  • garden performance
  • risk management
  • estate upkeep
  • support lead
  • routine maintenance

Tasks

-Delivery of grounds and gardens performance -Supports the Leading Hand (Land Management), by providing routine grounds maintenance activities ensuring upkeep of estates -Identify and manage risks associated with grounds maintenance. -Conduct routine grounds maintenance activities across estates. -Maintenance of grounds and gardens

Requirements

  • grounds maintenance
  • certificate iii
  • truck licence
  • chainsaw licence
  • chemcert
  • security clearance

What You Bring

-Experience with Grounds Maintenance and knowledge of horticulture & irrigation systems -Certificate III in Horticulture. (desirable) -Medium or Heavy Rigid Truck Licence and Chainsaw Operators Licence or Certificate. (desirable) -Agricultural Chemical Distribution & Control (AC/DC) and ChemCert Certificate. (desirable) -Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory). -Current Open Driver’s Licence.

Benefits

-Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more. -With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career. -Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most. -Training and development to support and diversify your career.

The Company

About Downer Group

-Founded in 1933 by Arnold Fielder Downer, the company is headquartered in Sydney. -It offers a wide range of services, including engineering, construction, infrastructure management, and resource-based services. -Downer Group's comprehensive service offerings and extensive industry experience position it as a leader in delivering essential infrastructure and services across Australia and New Zealand.

Sector Specialisms

Transport

Utilities

Industrial

Energy

and more...

Security Clearance

-must obtain and maintain a defence security clearance (australian citizenship required).