Grounds Person

• 9-day working fortnight option available – we offer a 9-day working fortnight on the same salary.
• Family-friendly role within a family owned and operated company– owned and operated for over 25 years by the same family. 
• Work with an industry leader –winner of the Metropolitan Airport of The Year Award 2021, we hold the most helicopter movements of any Australian airport for the past 5 years, and the most aircraft movements in 2022, including business jets owned by many of Australia’s most well-known corporations, families and media identities.

About Us:

Established in 1931 as Brisbane’s main international airport, Archerfield Airport is an Australian icon. It was the birthplace of Qantas’ first international flight, launched the first international mail service to England, facilitated the first west-east Pacific crossing by Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, and General MacArthur used it as an air force base for US, British and Australian troops during World War II. 

Archerfield Airport Corporation is embracing a renaissance of new aviation technology and has made strides in modernising facilities for aircraft operations and logistics providers. Recent developments include a $20 million full reconstruction of the main runway, taxiway and apron parking area, plus a new logistics estate for warehousing and storage facilities, attracting new businesses and operators. With over 120,000 flights per year and the highest number of helicopter movements of any Australian airport, we were awarded the Australian Airport Association’s Metropolitan Airport of the Year Award in 2021.

About The Role:

AAC are seeking a hardworking, self-motivated and reliable Grounds Person to join our ground staff team. This position is suited to someone who is physically fit and motivated with a good level of safety awareness. Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be supplied to the successful applicant.

The key areas of responsibility include:

• Mowing
• Whipper snipping
• Hedging
• General gardening
• General maintenance
• Green waste clearing and removal
• Weed, pest & disease control
• Painting

The above list in not exhaustive and the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the company.

Skills and Experience

• Similar experience in a previous role
• Valid driver's license (Class C license preferred but not essential)
• Must be able to work autonomously or as part of a team.
• Must be competent to use equipment such as Zero-turn ride on mowers, whipper snipper, chainsaws, hedgers and power tools. 
• Experience with small concreting jobs
• Excellent work ethic and motivation
• Reliable and flexible

Physical Requirements

• While performing the functions of this job, you will be required at times to lift, move and carry heavy objects,  ascend or descend ladders etc.
• It is a pre-requisite for this role that the successful candidate undertake a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol  screen in accordance with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations.

To Apply

If you believe that you have the skills, experience and motivation to undertake this role, then please submit your cover letter and resume. 

Please note that only those people selected for interview will be notified.