Site Manager
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Job Location:
Kensington - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the role
This role will see you manage the beautiful grounds of UNSW Kensington Campus. Oversee all aspects of site operations including scheduling resource management client liaison and leadership and development of a dedicated site team.
This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned horticulturist or turf maintenance technician. The role oversees the overall care of the numerous lawns and open spaces around the university campus - they love to have the entire campus looking pristine all year round and the lawns and open spaces are an important part of supporting student life.
About You
You have successfully completed a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or Horticulture and have recent experience working at a high-quality site. You are seeking a change and would relish the chance to be responsible for maintaining and enhancing green spaces across a prestigious site.
You are proud of your knowledge levels when it comes to grass species growth habits and maintenance requirements. You are familiar with all equipment and machinery used in the horticulture lawn and turf world including mowers aerators and sprayers.
You have or are willing to obtain a valid white card and working with children check. You are also prepared to undertake a national police check - this is an absolute requirement given the nature of this site.
You have previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role where you have proven yourself to be able to motivate and develop your team members to get the best out of them. This role will have responsibility for performance management of staff and also ensuring successful training of apprentices.
With a keen eye for detail a strong work ethic and a commitment to completing tasks to the highest standards you are ready to partner with our client and deliver results that exceed their expectations.
Above all you have a can-do attitude and thrive under pressure - no two days will be the same in this fast-paced role.
Responsibilities
- Lead guide and support a team as they perform regular maintenance tasks such as mowing aerating and topdressing to uphold the quality and useability of lawn turf and open space surfaces.
- Plan schedule and oversee planting high detail pruning hedging fertilising pest control and the delivery of an integrated weed management plan throughout all areas of the site
- Collaborate with the client to understand their preferences and expectations address concerns and provide recommendations
- Conduct site assessments to identify maintenance needs develop work plans and estimate resource requirements with the assistance of Contract Manager and supply monthly reporting to management
- Implement a seasonal turf renovation and recovery program as well as and monitoring lawn and turf health throughout the entire year and proactively addressing issues such as pests diseases and compaction through appropriate cultural and chemical practices.
- Ensure correct operation and maintenance of tools specialised equipment and machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety
- Implement sustainable management practices including water conservation strategies and pest management techniques.
- Collaborate with other teams to coordinate maintenance schedules prioritise tasks and deliver exceptional results.
Benefits
- Receive great benefits in return for your expertise.
- Uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) provided
- Thrive in a supportive management team and fantastic team culture.
- Opportunity to showcase your skills in a collaborative team environment
- A clear career path with growth opportunities
- 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 Bravery and Care are our core values.
How to Apply
Grow with us at Green by Nature! Submit your resume today.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Computer Skills
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
- OSHA
- Process Management
- Training & Development
- LIHTC
- Leadership Experience
- Property Management
- Supervising Experience
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