Grounds Maintenance Worker

Hays · Gold Coast · Full time
Posted 4d ago

Grounds Maintenance Worker

Hays
Gold Coast

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Full time

~$60k - $80k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Long term opportunity for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Worker.
  • Hands-on role involving outdoor work and garden maintenance.
  • Competitive hourly rates with opportunities for career progression.

Long term opportunity available for an experienced ground maintenance worker!

Your new company
Hays Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading provider of grounds maintenance services. Known for delivering quality outcomes and maintaining high safety standards, this organisation offers a supportive team environment and the opportunity to work across a variety of exciting projects.

Your new role
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Worker to join a professional team servicing a range of clients across the Southeast Queensland region. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in presenting outdoor spaces to a high standard, and has experience in garden and landscape maintenance.
Key Responsibilities

  • Lawn mowing, edging, whipper snipping, and general turf maintenance
  • Garden bed maintenance, including weeding, mulching, planting, and watering
  • Following daily schedules across multiple locations
  • Hedge trimming, pruning, and shaping of shrubs and plants
  • Safe operation and maintenance of landscaping equipment and hand tools
  • Removal of green waste and site clean-up following maintenance activities
  • Application of basic fertiliser and pest control treatments as required
  • Communicating effectively with supervisors and team members
  • Adhering to workplace health and safety procedures at all times
  • Reporting equipment faults, hazards, or site maintenance issues promptly

What you'll need to succeed

  • Current manual driver's licence and access to reliable transport
  • Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, gardening, or turf management
  • Physically fit with the ability to undertake manual outdoor work across a variety of weather conditions
  • Demonstrated experience operating landscaping equipment, including mowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, and other powered garden tools
  • Experience operating Walker Mowers, Cylinder Mowers, or similar commercial mowing equipment will be highly regarded
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering work to a consistently high standard
  • Reliable and dependable, with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as contribute effectively within a team environment
  • Willingness and ability to obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check
  • Strong commitment to workplace health and safety, with a proactive approach to safe work practices and procedures

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay cycles
  • Supportive and team-oriented workplace culture
  • Ongoing work with long-term and permanent career opportunities available
  • Opportunities for career progression, training, and professional development
  • Work with an organisation that values safety, reliability, and quality workmanship
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment and beyond

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your Resume/CV to Taquin.Zahra@hays.com.au or call Taquin on 07 5667 5231 for a confidential chat.#3022337

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Skills

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Ability to contribute within a teamAbility to work autonomouslyDependabilityEdgingGarden bed maintenanceHedge trimmingLawn mowingManual drivingMulchingOperation of commercial mowing equipment (walker mowers, cylinder mowers)Operation of landscaping equipmentOperation of mowers and brush cuttersPhysical fitnessPlantingPositive attitudePruningReliabilitySafe equipment operationShaping shrubs and plantsStrong work ethicTeamworkTurf maintenanceUse of hand toolsWateringWeedingWhipper snippingWillingness to obtain police and working with children checksWorkplace safety procedures

Perks & benefits

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Competitive hourly ratesOpportunities for career progressionSupportive workplace culture