Garden and Grounds Caretakers
The Sunnybrae Pony Club is looking for volunteers to be supplied equipment to mow lawn, control weeds, keep grass down and maintain gardens, shrubs and trees.
Days & Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, negotiable from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Requirements:
- Physically fit, enjoy working outdoors.
- Use Club Cadet ride on mower to maintain grassed areas - two stroke Whipper Snipper available (heavy) as well as smaller electric one for slashing grassed areas - shrubs and trees that require care and attention.
- General management of grounds, raking and clearing dropped leaves, tree branches, using wheelbarrow to move mulch or other fill from one part of the grounds to the other.
- General gardening and land care tasks.
- Some basic handyman or mechanical knowledge would be useful but not essential.
This role would suit someone who likes to work outdoors - likes being around animals and is able to work independently.
Other Information:
- Whilst horses are on site, volunteers will not need to interact with horses or be working in areas where horses are loose.
- There are some trough cleaning tasks that a volunteer could do in the horse paddock if they were confident to be with the animals, but this is not a necessary part of the role.
- There would be 6-8 hours work a week every week to maintain the property.
- There is a clubhouse with fridge, microwave and other facilities for Volunteers to access for refreshments and lunch or breaks.
- There is no smoking permitted on site .
- Dry Creek Train station is within walking distance of the facility.
Other Requirements:
- DHS Screening Clearance
- Working with Children Check
Contact: Carol - 0418 896 359
