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Team Member Tree Crew - P3426 (Readvertised)

Applications close: Friday 13 November 2009

Council is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic person to undertake a range of horticultural activities, including maintaining trees and shrubs on the streetscapes, reserves, laneways and ovals.

(Previous applicants need not apply)

Salary: Level 5 (Municipal Employee), $37,653 p/a and other allowances in accordance with Council’s Workplace Partnership Agreement

Contact: Scott Allen on 08 8950 0581

Position Description P 3426 Team Member – Tree Crew

Primary Objective:

Maintain trees and shrubs on the streetscapes, reserves, laneways, ovals and other areas as directed

Key Responsibilities:

" Assist with the planning, co-ordination and supervision of the activities of the Tree Crew
" Maintain trees and shrubs through effective pruning and caring methods
" Identify and remove weeds, pests and diseases and eradicate them through the use of pesticides and herbicides
" Operate and maintain machinery including the cherry picker, wood chipper machines and chain saws
" Keep accurate daily work records and report any issues including necessary repairs to the team leader/ supervisor
" Work unsupervised following instructions
" Work safely as part of a team following Council policies and procedures
" Behave according to the ASTC Code of Conduct including treating the general public with respect
" Perform other duties as directed by the Supervisor

Supervisory Requirements:

Nil

Qualifications:

" Current MR Class Licence to be able to drive in the Northern Territory

Selection Criteria:

Essential

1. Ability to maintain trees and shrubs using effective pruning and caring methods
2. Ability to effectively operate and maintain the cherry picker, wood chipper, chain saws and other relevant machinery
3. Ability to identify and remove weeds, pests and diseases and eradicate them through the use of pesticides and herbicides
4. Possess current Chainsaw Operation and Elevated Work Platform Certificates
5. Ability to do physical work in a safe manner as part of a team.
6. Ability to be respectful to the general public and other Council employees
7. Current MR Class Licence to be able to drive in the Northern Territory

Desirable

1. Understanding of and familiarity with Aboriginal Culture
2. Current HR Class Licence to be able to drive in the Northern Territory
3. Current Smart Train (Chemcert) Certificate
4. Current Workzone Traffic Management (Control Traffic) Certificate
5. Completion of relevant Arboricultural studies

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