Ben York
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Experienced parks and open spaces professional currently working as a Senior Operations Technician within local government, with proven experience leading field teams, coordinating daily operations, allocating workloads and maintaining high work standards.
Bringing a strong background in horticulture and turf maintenance, supported by previous experience as a Golf Course Greenkeeper and a Certificate III in Sports Turf Management. Skilled in grounds maintenance, machinery operation, chemical application, irrigation and general landscape maintenance.
A proactive, hands-on leader with strong operational knowledge and a commitment to maintaining high-quality public spaces, looking to progress into a Team Leader role.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations Technician
Bayside Council
Bexley , Nsw
09.2025 - Current
- Lead and coordinate a field-based team of up to four personnel, undertaking maintenance across council parks and open spaces.
- Allocate daily tasks, plan work schedules and prioritise maintenance requirements across multiple locations.
- Monitor work quality and ensure maintenance activities are completed efficiently and to expected standards.
- Provide guidance, training and mentoring to team members, supporting staff development and teamwork.
- Manage work vehicles, machinery and equipment while promoting safe work practices and workplace health and safety.
- Resolve operational issues, respond to public enquiries and communicate work progress to management.
Greenkeeper
Brighton lakes golf club
Moorebank, NSW
09.2021 - 09.2025
- Kept appearance of turf neat and professional with daily mowing, trimming and maintenance.
- Cut trees and bushes according to specifications set by the superintendent or head greenkeeper.
- Operated various machines to cut grass and maintain other features of golf courses.
- Maintained grounds equipment such as mowers, tractors, edgers, blowers.
- Assisted in the preparation of turf for winter, including aeration and topdressing.
McDonald’s Crew Member/trainer
McDonald’s moorebank
Moorebank, NSW
01.2016 - 07.2021
- Developed comprehensive training plans based on individual needs and skill gaps.
- Ensured that all crew members were up-to-date on current promotions, menu items, pricing.
- Instructed new team members on correct procedures for operations.
Education
Cert 3 Sports Turf Management -
Tafe NSW
06-2025
High School Diploma -
Moorebank High School
11-2019
Skills
- Team Leadership & Staff Coordination
- Daily Work Planning & Scheduling
- Workload Allocation & Task Prioritisation
- Staff Training & Mentoring
- Parks, Gardens & Landscape Maintenance
- Horticulture & Turf Management
- Grounds Maintenance & Machinery Operation
- Pruning, Hedging & Plant Maintenance
- Weed Control & Chemical Application
- Irrigation & Grounds Maintenance
- Workplace Health & Safety Compliance
- Operational Reporting & Quality Control
Certification
- Chemcert AQF3 Chemical Accreditation Certificate
- MR license
- Forklift license
- First Aid certificate
- Chainsaw/ Polesaw Competency
- Implement/Traffic control License
Timeline
Senior Operations Technician
Bayside Council
09.2025 - Current
Greenkeeper
Brighton lakes golf club
09.2021 - 09.2025
McDonald’s Crew Member/trainer
McDonald’s moorebank
01.2016 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Moorebank High School
Cert 3 Sports Turf Management -
Tafe NSW