QUILPIE SHIRE COUNCIL VALUES
Everything Council does is underpinned by its values which define the culture of the Organisation and the behaviours that shape our interaction with the community and each other. Our values are Respect; Communication; Fun and Humour; Pride; Trust and Teamwork.
POSITION OBJECTIVE / OVERVIEW
To efficiently and effectively carry out maintenance of town streets and amenities (including airports, landfill areas, parks and gardens, cemeteries and recreational areas) to enhance the townships within the Quilpie Shire.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / DUTIES
- Maintenance and development of streetscape and public areas to improve amenities including:
- Planting and fertilising of grass, trees, shrubs, plants and flowers;
- Daily watering (or as required) of lawns, shrubs, plants and trees;
- Mowing, whipper-snipping and weeding of all grass areas; and
- Cleaning and maintenance of picnic and barbeque areas.
- General labouring duties at Town Cemeteries;
- Setting up and dismantling of event facilities;
- Carry out duties in other towns as required; and
- Other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Town Services Supervisor or Director of Engineering Services within the skill set of the incumbent.
WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work duties are primarily performed in an outdoors environment and regularly exposed to changing weather conditions. Accordingly, the position requires the capability to work outdoors particularly in the hot and humid local climate. The position also requires the physical capability to perform manual labouring tasks that require the full range of human movement such as climbing, shoveling, lifting, bending, twisting, pushing, squatting, reaching and stretching.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Current Queensland ‘MR’ Class Driver’s Licence (or willingness to obtain);
- Aptitude for gardening and plant care and working in landfill areas and cemeteries;
- Demonstrated skills in the use of small plant and machinery;
- Sufficient communication skills to deal with members of the public and other Council staff;
- Understanding of PPE compliance issues and use of appropriate PPE at all times;
- Current General Construction Induction Card; and
- Current Tetanus, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B immunisations (or willing to obtain).
Desirable
- Formal qualifications in relevant field of horticulture/civil earthworks;
- Current Queensland ‘HR’ Class Driver’s Licence;
- Appropriate Certificate of Competencies for medium size plant and machinery; and
Knowledge and/or experience in the maintenance of plants, sports fields, landscaping, tree planting and pruning.
