Based at the Bathurst Training Centre in South Bathurst this position is responsible for providing maintenance of the grounds, and in particular the race track surface.
The successful applicant will have experience working in agriculture, racing or horticulture and the ability to operate machinery without supervision.
A high level of communication and a demonstrated ability to engage with a variety of different entities is essential.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake the following tasks:
- Operate and maintain machinery under general supervision;
- Undertake track curation, preparation and maintenance
- Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and insecticides under general supervision;
- Grounds-keeping & general gardening duties;
- Cleaning & maintenance of common areas;
- Clean gutters, drains and culverts;
- Perform routine maintenance;
- Provide attendant duties at the track;
- Perform non-trade tasks incidental to the role;
- Assist lessees as and when required
- Undertake any other function of the Training Centre as directed.
Experience
- Experience in agriculture, horticulture or equine.
- Demonstrated experience in facility maintenance or grounds-keeping;
- An understanding of Workplace, Health and Safety Requirements.
Qualifications & Licenses
- Valid licences for motor vehicle and truck.
- A pesticide and/or fertilizer qualification will be highly regarded.
Please submit applications by 5pm on Friday 6 March to bscelly@hrnsw.com.au
For further information please call Brett (02) 9722 6614
