We have exciting opportunities within Brisbane City Council Community Facilities to work as a Gardener who can work in Toowong and the surrounding suburbs. As part of the team, you will be working on various projects in and around Brisbane.
About your new role
Working with Community Facilities you will undertake garden maintenance, landscaping duties and general burial responsibilities within Cemeteries. We are seeking able bodied labourers/gardeners for 38 hour weeks with Brisbane City Council. If you hold a white card (construction induction card) and are eager to get your foot in the door with Brisbane City Council, this is your chance.
You must be physically fit, and able to lift objects or items in excess of 25kg.
Spot for heavy machinery (Excavator, Digger, Tipper, etc) on a regular basis.
Perform maintenance of burial sites, replace soil and vegetation, regular gardening duties.
You will be required to have good communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
What you will need to exceed
We are looking for workers who are reliable and enjoy providing high-quality work. A strong sense of teamwork, a commitment to safety and ensuring all work is conducted according to safety procedures and guidelines. In order to be a successful applicant, the following licences are required:
Mandatory Licences:
C Class License
White Card (Construction Induction)
Gardening Experience
Beneficial Licences:
Any other Tickets/Licenses (Truck Licence, Horticulture Tickets, etc)
What you will get in return
Brisbane City Council is one of the biggest civil construction and maintenance employers in Queensland. There are many benefits including:
Competitive rates including overtime and penalty rates where applicable.
Uniforms supplied and all tools provided.
Opportunity to take on contracts throughout Brisbane.
Next steps
If you are ready to apply for the role as a Gardener with Community Facilities, please apply online.
If this role isn't right for you, we often have other trade and labour positions including electrical, mechanics, panel beating, plumbing, fitting and turning, carpentry, automotive and general labour related vacancies. Email ****** to be added to the talent pool.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
key responsibilities
Brisbane City Cemeteries provides burial services to the community and is responsible for the maintenance of Council's 12 cemeteries. We are currently seeking to expand the part of our workforce that maintains the cemetery grounds, graves and memoria
skills
Labourer, Civil, Construction, Horticulture, Cemetery, Landscaper, Landscaping, Gardening, Gardener, Labouring
qualifications
C Class Licence
White Card
Gardening Experience
education
Secondary School/High School