Grounds Person - Racecourse

Exciting opportunity to work for prestigious Melbourne Racing Club
Clear career path with growth opportunities
Maintain high standards of turf care and racecourse presentation

Permanent Full Time position
38 hours per week
Springvale location
Overtime available and weekend work on race days
Hourly rate + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates + superannuation
About the Role
Green by Nature has a long-standing partnership with the Melbourne Racing Club, and provides track, garden and grounds maintenance services at Sandown Racecourses. We have an opportunity for an experienced Grounds Maintenance person to join our team.


Responsibilities
Taking instruction and working alongside a great Racecourse Foreman and leadership group
Sports turf maintenance; various types of mowing, irrigation, treading and track repairs, rail moves, operation of a large range of machinery, pre and post-race day tasks, and any other reasonable horticultural and facility maintenance related tasks
Awareness of working in the public eye and professional behaviour is essential
Abide by all restrictions due to horse movements at various times of any given day
Mixing, decanting and spraying chemicals including pesticides, herbicides and fuel
Use of a range of horticultural equipment including a blower, hedger, whipper snipper, push mower and ride-mower etc.
Be available to work on assigned racing event days. On these racing days, start and finish times will be adjusted to suit the event and may result in late finishes
Undertake daily pre-start checks as required
About You
Boom irrigator experience would be preferred but not essential
Chemical Users licences (ACUP) preferred, but not essential
Manual Drivers Licence essential. Light truck licence would be well regarded
White Card required (or willingness to obtain)
Experience in the grounds maintenance industry
Physically fit
Ability to work unsupervised
Experience working outdoors
Qualifications in Horticulture (Certificate III in Parks and Gardens preferred), Turf Management or Landscape are an advantage
Benefits
A flexible, dynamic work environment that encourages growth
Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program
Provision of uniforms and protective clothing, plus an annual allowance for safety boots
Opportunity to showcase your skills in a collaborative team environment
Work with the best knowledge and resources available in the industry
Our Team & Culture
Discover Green by Nature, our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing, and maintaining exceptional green spaces. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Safety is a critical part of our culture.

We embrace and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Accountability, Bravery and Care are our core values.

How to Apply
Grow with us at Green by Nature! Submit your resume today.


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