Salary Range $70,000 - $75,000 pa
Bring your previous maintenance experience and join our growing team with Sterling NT.
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 300 Territorians, 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.
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.
• Remove litter from garden beds and driveways.
• Trim shrubs and plants and remove dead branches and leaves.
• Check function of irrigation system and report faults or insufficient/excessive watering.
• Apply fertiliser as per instructions.
• Use of spraying equipment like backpack sprayer, knapsack sprayer, and motorised spraying equipment, to control weeds, pests, and insects.
• 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.
• 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.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
ESSENTIALS:
• Certificate III in Horticulture or
• Not less than 3 years’ experience in practical horticulture and possesses the skills, knowledge and experience to perform work within the scope of this level.
• Proven ability to carry out the tasks outlined in the key responsibilities.
• Class C Driver’s Licence (manual).
• Work under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment.
• Exercise good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols.
• A positive National Police Security Check Report.
DESIRABLE:
• First Aid Certificate.
• Chainsaw Operator Certificate.
• Construction Induction (White Card)
• Working with Children (Ochre Card)
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!
Bring your previous maintenance experience and join our growing team with Sterling NT.
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 300 Territorians, 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.
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.
• Remove litter from garden beds and driveways.
• Trim shrubs and plants and remove dead branches and leaves.
• Check function of irrigation system and report faults or insufficient/excessive watering.
• Apply fertiliser as per instructions.
• Use of spraying equipment like backpack sprayer, knapsack sprayer, and motorised spraying equipment, to control weeds, pests, and insects.
• 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.
• 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.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
ESSENTIALS:
• Certificate III in Horticulture or
• Not less than 3 years’ experience in practical horticulture and possesses the skills, knowledge and experience to perform work within the scope of this level.
• Proven ability to carry out the tasks outlined in the key responsibilities.
• Class C Driver’s Licence (manual).
• Work under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment.
• Exercise good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols.
• A positive National Police Security Check Report.
DESIRABLE:
• First Aid Certificate.
• Chainsaw Operator Certificate.
• Construction Induction (White Card)
• Working with Children (Ochre Card)
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!
