Position Summary:
The Casual Grounds Keeper plays a key role in maintaining the safety, presentation, and functionality of outdoor spaces across a variety of community-focused sites including schools, council grounds, and aged care facilities. This hands-on role suits someone who is reliable, safety-conscious, and takes pride in keeping outdoor areas clean, attractive, and well-kept.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mow lawns, trim edges, and maintain turf using appropriate tools and equipment
- Prune trees, shrubs, and hedges for safety and appearance
- Weed, mulch, fertilize, and maintain garden beds and landscaped areas
- Operate and maintain outdoor maintenance tools and machinery safely and efficiently
- Remove litter, sweep paths, and keep outdoor walkways clean and safe
- Conduct basic irrigation system checks and manual watering
- Report hazards, damage, or safety concerns to site supervisor or Facilities Manager
- Support event or seasonal setup and pack-down of outdoor areas when required
- Follow health and safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE
- Maintain respectful, professional conduct while working in public or sensitive environments such as schools and aged care homes
Key Skills & Attributes:
- Previous experience in grounds maintenance, gardening, landscaping, or outdoor cleaning
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
- Able to work independently and follow direction
- High attention to detail and strong work ethic
- Respectful and courteous behaviour around students, staff, residents, and the public
- Familiarity with safe handling of grounds equipment and chemicals
- Good communication skills and ability to work across multiple sites
- Current valid Driver’s Licence (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (required for work at schools and child-related sites)
- Police Check (may be required for aged care or council contracts)
Work Environment & Conditions:
- Outdoor physical work across multiple locations
- Use of power tools, lawn mowers, blowers, whipper snippers, and other grounds equipment
- May involve work during school hours, near vulnerable persons, or in public spaces
- Casual hours based on operational needs and site requirements
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $26.49 – $37.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 38 per week
Licence/Certification:
- Full Driver Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: On the road