Entry-Level Grounds Technician - Outdoors Maintenance

Downer; Canberra; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Healthcare discounts

Retail and car purchase savings

Job summary

Downer is seeking an entry-level Grounds Person to join the team at Duntroon Military College in Canberra. This permanent role offers on-site outdoor work, training, and the chance to develop practical grounds maintenance skills in a defence-related environment.

Key duties include maintaining grounds and gardens, identifying risks, and learning to operate ride-on mowers and whipper snippers. Applicants must hold a current open driver's licence and be able to obtain a Defence Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role in grounds maintenance.
• Current Open Driver's Licence required.
• Ability to obtain Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upkeep site grounds and gardens.
• Identify and manage risks associated with grounds maintenance.
• Be trained in using equipment such as ride-on mowers and whipper snippers.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Driver's license

Defence clearance readiness

Tools

Ride-on mower

Whipper snipper

Job description

Downer is seeking an entry-level Grounds Person to join the team at Duntroon Military College in Canberra. This permanent role offers on-site outdoor work, training, and the chance to develop practical grounds maintenance skills in a defence-related environment.

Key duties include maintaining grounds and gardens, identifying risks, and learning to operate ride-on mowers and whipper snippers. Applicants must hold a current open driver's licence and be able to obtain a Defence Security Clearance.