Sterling NT operates across facilities services with over 250 staff based in the NT. Sterling NT provides services to our clients within government, council, defence, utilities, and private sectors. We are on a mission to continue driving the development and sustainability of our regions by bringing the strongest leadership, innovation, and sustainable practices from complementary industries together in a scalable solution.As one of the largest locally owned employers in the NT, we continue to develop the capability of our local workforce and offer local people an opportunity to develop career pathways across a broad range of roles in the construction and maintenance industries, growing our business through diversity, equality, and fair employment practices.JOB OVERVIEW: Responsible for the provision of ground maintenance services, safe and efficient operations of gardening equipment and machinery to ensure our client's landscaped grounds are maintained as per the site schedule and specifications.RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION:SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT:Be proactive in identifying hazards, developing safety procedures, and encouraging continuous improvement in relation to HSE. Assist in identifying hazards, advising on safety procedures, and monitoring work practices to ensure adherence to correct procedures and standards for safety and environmental performance. Support the Kolsen Group corporate quality, safety, health, and environmental management systems by:Reporting to your Manager or QHSE Manager any situation that could result in harm to a person, the environment or may adversely affect the services we provide our customers.Reporting to your Manager or QHSE Manager any opportunities that you believe would improve the quality of service we provide our customers or could reduce the potential for harm to people or the environment.Understanding and supporting the annual QHSE objectives.To immediately pause or make safe any work condition or activity that could result in immediate harm and immediately notify either by phone or in person the responsible line manager and the QHSE adviser or Director.Leading and promoting the implementation of the integrated management systems for Quality, Safety, Health and the Environment.Customer relationships:Communicate with internal and external customers on a day-to-day basis, to plan work, keep them informed of progress, resolve any issues of concern, and identify variations or additional work.Operational performance:Chemical spraying, pulling weeds, and clearing areas of debris.Use of spraying equipment like backpack sprayer, knapsack sprayer, and motorised spraying equipment, to control weeds, pests, and insects.Temporary warning signs placed when required.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.Report maintenance and repair issues to the area supervisor.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.People and teams:Maintain a high level of communication and cooperative working relationships with all parties.Other:Undertake other tasks to support the project or business operations as required. Adhere to the Direction, Competence, Opportunity, and Motivation (D-COM) principles.SELECTION CRITERIA:ESSENTIALS:Class C Driver's Licence (manual).Work under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment.A satisfactory National Police Security Check Report.Be physically able to perform the duties of the position.Be able to perform manual work for long periods outdoors.DESIRABLE:Chem Certificate or ability to obtain.Knowledge of pest and weed control.Certificate I or equivalent qualification in horticulture.OCHRE Card (or be willing to obtain).Construction Industry White Card (or be willing to obtain).
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