Arborist
Arborist, Horticulture, 6 month contract. 1 hr West of Melbourne. Local Government. $35+ per hour
Summary about this job
Gardening & Landscaping
Company: Hays Trades & Labour
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Contract/Temp
Salary: $35+ p.h.
Phone: +61-2-6541-6650
Fax: +61-3-2566-3030
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Detail information about job Arborist. Terms and conditions vacancy
- 6 month contract
- Regional West VIC Location
- Local Government - $35+ per hour
Arborist, Horticulture, 6 month contract. 1 hr West of Melbourne. Local Government. $35+ per hour
Your new company
One of Victoria’s largest regional municipalities situated just an hour’s commute from Melbourne.
Your new role
Plant, maintain and remove trees by:
- Site preparation and tree maintenance dependent on the assessment of tree characteristics and requirements.
- Evaluation and recording of tree health and structure, soil and site conditions, works priority and implementation of appropriate methods of work.
- Evaluation, selection and use of appropriate tools and methods of work.
- Undertake remedial pruning using Natural Target and C.O.D.I.T. (Compartmentalisation of Decay in Trees) principals.
What you'll need to succeed
A Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture) or equivalent or substantial relevant experience.
Demonstrated skills in:
- Elevating Work Platform operation.
- Use of light and medium mechanical plant. Identification of tree health, structure, hazards and species.
- Electric line clearance pruning
- Common pest and disease identification and control.
- CODIT tree pruning practices.
- First Aid Level 2 Certificate
- Certificate 2 in ESI Powerline Vegetation Control.
- Literacy and numeracy skills to maintain a diary, works records, read instructions and perform calculations for chemical application.
- Experience in the supervision of staff
- A current Victorian Light Truck Licence
- Chainsaw Level II Certificate
What you'll get in return
- A 6 month full-time contract with a leading local government organisation commutable from the West of Melbourne.
- A competitive hour rate in the $35 per hour vicinity.
- 9 day fortnight, 8.5hr day 7:15am to 4:15pm with a ½ hr lunch break
What you need to do now
Please click the ‘Apply’ button and attach your up-to-date resume. For a confidential discussion, please contact Alex Clark at Hays on 03 5226 8010.