Pest Control - Findmea

Pest Plant Officer - Local Government

Are you interested in providing hands on support and gaining a foothold with your Local Government? If you are looking to promote and maintain services associated with biosecurity, this is a fantastic opportunity where no two days are the same. If you enjoy working in the outdoors and happy 'to get your hands dirty' or 'feet wet', this is the role for you!

• $36.00 Hourly Rate + 11% Super
• Monday to Friday, 06:00am to 03:00pm
• Excellent work life balance, with a 9-day fortnight
• Kingston Location - Work Close to Home!
• Local Government opportunity!
• Great team and awesome culture!
• Long term ongoing (with possibility of ongoing extension/permanent to the right candidate)

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• To survey, record and treat problems associated with declared and environmental weeds (waters works may be required)
• Report the location of declared pest plant infestations
• Maintain accurate records in relation to survey and treatment notices
• Assist in undertaking mosquito and other pest control activities on identified properties or places in accordance, under the strict supervision of a Pest Management Technician

Who are we looking for?

• Possession of, or ability to quickly acquire, an Agricultural Chemical Distribution Commercial Licence
• Possession of a Traffic Control Licence or willing to obtain
• A sound knowledge of herbicide used to control pest plants
• A sound knowledge of plant identification or the ability to rapidly acquire
• Previous experience in driving 4WD and all terrain bikes/vehicles is advantageous
• Possession of an 'MR' class licence is highly regarded

ABOUT US

FINDMEA is a national employment agency with a passionate management team, combining over 40 years of recruitment experience to find the right people. For us, its personal. We see beyond the CV to discover your real potential.

If you are interested in this very exciting role and would like to gain a foothold into your Local Government, then please apply!