Leading Hand Groundsperson

Description:

ABOUT US
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand’s essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.
JOB DESCRIPTION
It is a Full Time opportunity with a family friendly roster: Mon- Fri, 0600-1430. Free parking, uniforms, PPE and land maintenance equipment are supplied.
Day To Day Activities:
General Land Management/ Grounds maintenance duties included but not limited to the following:
Gardening, Mowing, Brush cutting, Edging, Pruning, Weed, pest and Disease control, Line Marking and Grounds Maintenance which may entail operating tractor mounted equipment e.g. Slasher and Front End Loader.
As the Leading hand you will lead the Onsite land management team, by allocating tasks, ensuring quality control and Zero harm standards are met, identifying issues and implementing changes, ensure equipment is maintained to the standard set out by the manufacturer, ensure all daily records are completed.
If you are interested and can offer a high-quality standard of work whilst amongst a dynamic & growing team, we are looking to talk to you.
About You
Certificate III in Horticulture/ relevant qualification or relevant industry experience preferred.Suitability for Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship mandatory)Current Driver’s licence with minimum Medium Rigid Licence is required. High level of expertise in the fields of garden and/or turf and staff managementChainsaw operators competency (preferred) or willing to undergo training to obtainBasic understanding of apps and computer programs. High level of understanding and commitment to Zero Harm in the WorkplaceHave resilience, a 'can-do' attitude and be adaptable.
ABOUT US
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
Downer Defence is the lead contractor providing Estate Maintenance and Operation Services (EMOS) for the Department of Defence in Queensland and Southern New South Wales. As lead contractor within the region we deliver a suite of services to support Defence capability.