Town Maintenance Labourer

at  Etheridge Shire Council

POSITION DESCRIPTION

ROLE TITLE: Town Maintenance Labourer
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTS TO: Town Maintenance Ganger
LOCATION: Mary Street, Depot GEORGETOWN
DATE PREPARED: February 2019

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have or be able to demonstrate a
background in Labouring. The position requires a good general knowledge of the regulations

pertaining to horticulture & local government.

• Construction Industry White Card.
• Certificate of Competency to operate a tractor.
• Certificate of competency for spraying agricultural chemicals (desirable).
• Minimum of two years horticulture experience (desirable)

PRIMARY ROLE PURPOSE:

The purpose of this role is to undertake town maintenance works including parks and gardens,
to operate plant in a competent and safe manner within the town maintenance gang.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Town Maintenance Labourer

The incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Maintenance of grounds and gardens at Council properties for the following:-

1. Control of noxious and other weeds.

2. Tree Shrub pruning.

3. Development of new Parks / Gardens and redevelopment of old Parks / Gardens.

• Reporting of maintenance required on plant.
• Being responsible for safe keeping and maintenance of personal issues, tools,

equipment and stores items.

• Maintaining records of works performed, including materials used.
• Participating in structured training for improvement in job performance.
• Rubbish and sanitation work.

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• Implementing and enforcing measures to provide a safe and healthy work place for

staff, contractors, suppliers and community contacts that work within Council’s

parameters.

• Carrying out jobs in safe manner using all safety parameters.
• Reporting any hazards or risks, either on the job site or with plant to relevant

Supervisor.

• Wearing PPE in accordance with WH&S requirements.
• Contributing to the development of safe working procedures and practices.
• All other duties as directed by Supervisor and Chief Executive officer.