Jobs in Darwin city, nt, australia

Introduction :

At Sterling NT we believe in making a difference; making the Territory a better place for everyone living in it. At our core are values of respect, innovation, doing the right thing, and fun. This starts with our staff.

As a business, we hire local contractors and suppliers wherever possible, take our environmental responsibilities seriously through world-class accreditations, and donate part of our profits back into real local causes with real outcomes. Growing our business through diversity, equality, and fair employment practices we have built a brilliant team of over 300Territorians, we’re trusted to maintain, clean, and construct some of the NT’s most prestigious and high profile public spaces, government, and private enterprise offices and major events.

We’re looking for staff who are proud to live in The NT and want to be a part of making it a better place - and who aren’t afraid of putting in the hard yards to get things done. If what you’ve read so far excites you, read on.

Description :

Experienced Candidates Need Only Apply

Your key responsibilities will include :

• Mow Lawns, cut edges with hand and ride-on mowers (front deck & Ztrack) and whipper snipper.
• Preparing and planting garden beds and landscape maintenance
• Planting trees, bushes, hedges, flowers and bulbs
• Remove litter from garden beds and driveways.
• Prune / Trim shrubs and plants and remove dead branches and leaves.
• Check function of irrigation system and report faults or insufficient / excessive watering.
• Fertilising, mulching and maintaining the health of all plants with identification and prevention of diseases
• Preparing lawn areas by spreading topsoil, planting grass, and laying turf
• Drafting plans and designs, selecting materials and plants, and coordinating the landscape construction process (including softscape and hardscape structures)
• Use of spraying equipment like backpack sprayer, knapsack sprayer, and motorised spraying equipment, to control weeds, pests, and insects.
• Operate high powered hand tools
• General maintenance tasks such as raking and shovelling
• Tasks to be carried out in a manner that causes the least inconvenience to customers, staff, and the general public.
• Operate equipment and machinery in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and the SNT operating procedures
• Performs routine maintenance on, gardening tools and equipment.
• Report maintenance and repair issues to the area supervisor
• Assists in the provision of on-the-job training.
• Understand and comply with quality, safety, health, and environmental policies.
• Follow written instructions, verbal direction, and procedures to perform work.
• Challenge any instructions that you believe places anyone or the environment at risk.
• Take personal responsibility to protect the health and safety of people or the environment.

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DESIRABLE :

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply

This is an excellent opportunity to continue your career in our diverse business and become a key team member in Sterling NT. Get on board, submit your resume Today!winne#J-18808-Ljbffr