Parks Maintenance Operator Cemeteries and Crematorium

DIRECTORATE:Infrastructure, Planning & Environment CLASSIFICATION:Grade 4 SALARY:$54,789 to $60,267 pa 11% employer contribution to superannuationPlus 5% Trade allowance in addition to your Annual Salary REPORTING TO:Leading Hand Cemeteries & Crematorium  EMPLOYMENT TYPE:Temporary Full Time - 12 month fixed term THE POSITION:To provide labouring and maintenance assistance within Council's cemetery portfolio including Glenmorus Memorial Gardens & Crematorium, Waugh Road General Cemetery & Pioneer Cemetery, and other grounds within Albury City as required.This will include mowing & maintaining turf areas, development, maintaining horticultural and landscape memorial areas, renovation, maintenance and development of memorial grounds, irrigation installation and maintenance. In addition, the candidate will be involved with the preparation of graves and memorial sites for burial services & Carry out Cremations in accordance with industry standards.  KEY RELATIONSHIPS:Internal Our PeopleExternal Our Community EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Based on a 38-hour week, with actual days and times being Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity's RDO guidelines. These times may vary due to operational requirements and will be determined by the supervisor.  This position may involve work outside normal working hours. Additional hours over the standard 38 hours will attract a time in lieu arrangement or payment of overtime rates as agreed in advance with your supervisor. In line with the provisions of the Local Government (State) Award, this position will receive the Level 1, Adverse Working Conditions Allowance. This position will be provided with vaccination against the following infectious diseases: Hepatitis B  This position requires you to wear a compulsory uniform as per AlburyCity’s Our People Dress Code Standards. Our People are required to present a smart and professional image to the public at all times including when in public and when working remotelyThis position is subject to alcohol and other drug testing. This position involves working in a predominantly outdoor environment where a varying range of temperatures, weather conditions and walking surfaces may be experienced. The position requires a moderate level of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake regular physical activities such as walking, lifting, pulling, pushing along with the capacity to maintain normal manual handling tasks across the workday - depending on the nature of the tasks undertaken. The use of relevant work method statements and appropriate WHS standards are an integral part of the role. A full functional and medical assessment is required for this position.  This position is subject to preemployment and ongoing audiometric (hearing) assessment in accordance with AlburyCity ProceduresThis position is subject to alcohol and other drug testingThis position is located at Glenmorus Gardens with occasional visits to external sites/depots and AlburyCity Administration Building as required. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Construction Induction Card Class C (Standard) Driver's Licence (compulsory to have and maintain) DESIRABLE CRITERIA: Chainsaw Level 1 Backhoe and or excavator LicenceEXPERIENCE Experience in tractor operation and turf renovation equipment Relevant experience or working in a horticulture environment. Grounds maintenance practices. Irrigation…

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