Garden & Maintenance Team Member

Maintenance For You is a commercial maintenance and gardening business and we are currently seeking a self-motivated; service focussed, physically fit candidate with a love of working in the outdoors and a demonstrated commitment to Work Health and Safety to join our team as a Grounds Person.

This is a newly created role due to service growth in commercial and childcare property and grounds maintenance.

Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but not limited to:

• Undertaking general grounds maintenance duties, ensuring the expected standard of work is maintained at all times;
• Other duties included but not limited to are: mowing, edging, snipping, weeding, mulching, planting, pruning, sweeping, litter collection, cleaning and/or other gardening, property or turf related tasks associated with grounds maintenance;
• Fertilising and weeding with the use of some chemicals;
• Trimming small trees and bushes;
• Small odd maintenance jobs 
• Rubbish removal and disposal;
• Manual handling – barrowing;
• Pressure washing 
• Ensuring the safe operation and transportation of vehicle, plant and equipment including performing routine checks;
• Other duties assisting the owner 

ABOUT YOU

• Relevant prior experience in gardening & grounds maintenance position with demonstrated ability to use and store herbicides safely;
• You need to be the type of person who takes pride in their work, navigates problems proactively and is honest, reliable, and committed
• Team member who is willing and able to assist their Team Members and makes sure works are carried out safely
• Possess a great attitude with the willingness to work hard and learn
• A current "C" class drivers licence with own reliable vehicle
• Must be able to reverse a trailer 
• Use a ride on mower and all general gardening equipment 
• A valid Queensland Working with Children Check Positive Paid Employee Notice. 

Remuneration is based on the candidate's experience, skills and qualifications.

*Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.