About Us

Illawarra Grounds and Surrounds (IGS) is an established industrial landcare maintenance business looking for skilled workers with experience in an industrial environment, including the operation of medium or heavy plant.

If you’re looking for a career in a well-established and reputable business with above award wages, then this job is for you!

The role involves

Lawn maintenance in an industrial setting

General gardening and soft landscaping

Manual tasks including but not limited to digging, shoveling, spraying

Operation of small plant items such as chainsaws, brush cutters, pole saws, blowers, electric power tools, vegetation trimmers

Operation of medium heavy plant items such as ride-on mowers, bobcat, skid steer and other machinery as required

Fencing installation, replacement, and repairs

Tree care operation

Waste management - removal of domestic, commercial, and green waste

Ensuring equipment is in safe working order

Working under routine supervision and direction either individually or in a team

Completion of worksheets and daily site safety checklists, both written and electronically

About you

You are reliable with a positive attitude, proactive and a team player

You have a focus on customer service

You have time management skills

You have demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and have an awareness of WHS

Requirements

Experience in horticultural and landcare maintenance

Experience in grounds maintenance and fencing

Experience with ride-on mowers, brush cutters and other small plant items

Current Driver licence

Suitable applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks

Benefits

5-day working week, with hours towards RDO

Above award wages

Desirable

WHS Induction Card. Safety and induction training is provided

ChemCERT Chemical accreditation

Experience with larger machinery (mowers, bobcats, excavators, trucks)

Chainsaw accreditation and safety training