Turf Technician - Precision Turf - Apprentice 3rd or 4th year

About the role

Join the team at Living Turf as a 3rd or 4th Year Apprentice Turf Technician - Precision Turf. This is a full-time role working within a supportive team environment, Monday to Friday with a standard 40-hour week. There is flexibility for shift work and overtime when available.

You’ll work alongside experienced Turf Technicians while continuing your apprenticeship and developing your skills in professional turf spraying, spreading, equipment operation and customer service.

What you'll be doing

• Assist with delivering turf application services to our customers.
• Operate and maintain application and turf equipment appropriate to your training and competency.
• Assist with spraying and spreading activities.
• Complete electronic reporting and record-keeping.
• Develop your knowledge of technical and analytical turf services.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and team members.
• Follow environmental, public and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain a high level of personal presentation and professional conduct.
• Keep vehicles, equipment and work areas safe, clean and tidy.
• Continue developing your skills through on-the-job training and apprenticeship learning.
• Support the broader team in achieving company objectives.

What we're looking for

• Currently completing a relevant apprenticeship, preferably in your 3rd or 4th year.
• Experience or training in greenkeeping, sports turf, horticulture or a related field.
• Spray application knowledge is desirable, with ChemCert and relevant licences highly regarded.
• Current Australian driver's license and can drive manual.
• Good mechanical aptitude and practical maintenance skills.
• Experience using turf-specific equipment and machinery relevant to your level of training.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in delivering quality work.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration appropriate to your apprenticeship level.
• Spray vehicle and mobile phone where required for work duties.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Support from experienced Turf Technicians.
• A positive and supportive team environment.
• Access to modern turf application and maintenance equipment.
• Career progression opportunities within Precision Turf and Living Turf following completion of your apprenticeship.

About us

Living Turf is a fast-growing technical services and supply business servicing the professional turf market, including public open spaces, sports fields and golf courses.

Precision Turf, a division of Living Turf, delivers professional spreading and spraying services to our customers. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic 3rd or 4th Year Apprentice Turf Technician who wants to continue developing their skills and build a long-term career within the professional turf industry.