Groundsperson

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Reporting to the Land Management Supervisor, you will deliver a range of services including but not limited to:

• Ensuring all work completed is to the standard required of the contract;
• Following work programs to ensure time effective, high level service standards as required in the Service of Work;
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and is safe working order;
• Operate all equipment/machinery in a safe manner;
• Ensure PPE is used for required tasking;
• General tasking may include, however is not limited to the following:
• Mowing
• Brush cutting
• Edging
• Pruning
• General gardening
• Green waste clearing and removal
• Weed, Pest & Disease control
• Line marking.

Our front-line staff are the face of Downer and play a pivotal role in delivering the service commitment we have made to our clients.

Skills and Experience

• Suitability for Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship mandatory)
• Demonstratable experience in grounds maintenance and experience in operating grounds maintenance equipment
• Awareness of building security and related responsibilities
• Able to perform inherent physical requirements of the role
• Highly developed attention to detail
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and establish time frames
• Ability to work autonomously / with limited supervision
• Good personal presentation

The successful candidate will possess a strong work ethic, achieve highest level of safety, quality of work and have a genuine passion for excellent customer service.

Benefits and Culture

• Supportive and inclusive culture
• A professional and safe working environment
• Good employee benefits and entitlements

This is a great opportunity to join a reputable company, work with an amazing team where you will be given the opportunity to develop your career.