Experienced Grounds Maintenance Operator - Parks

Programmed; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed / PERSOLKELLY is seeking experienced Gardeners and Grounds Maintenance staff for opportunities across Melbourne's outer Western Suburbs. This hands-on role covers parks, gardens, schools, and community spaces, requiring reliable, team-friendly candidates with equipment experience.

You will work in a dynamic outdoor setting, performing maintenance tasks, using mowers, and logging work digitally. A valid WWCC and manual licence are valued, with daily site meetups in Truganina for

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, landscaping, or similar outdoor roles.
• Experience operating ride-on mowers and outdoor maintenance equipment.
• Experience towing trailers and transporting equipment.
• Physically fit and comfortable performing hands-on outdoor work.
• Valid Driver's Licence (Manual licence highly regarded).
• Valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) - Mandatory.
• Basic computer literacy and confidence using tablets/apps.

Responsibilities

• Perform turf, garden, and general grounds maintenance.
• Operate zero turn ride-on mowers (52"-72"), wide area mowers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Conduct brush cutting, hard edging, pruning, hedge trimming, and weed removal.
• Apply herbicides using knapsack sprayers where required.
• Carry out pre-start checks on mowers, trailers, and equipment.
• Load/unload and safely tow trailers carrying mowers and machinery.
• Use tablets and apps to log jobs and complete digital reporting.
• Maintain parks, recreational reserves, roadsides, and community areas to a high standard.
• Work collaboratively within a team guided by a Team Leader.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Operate ride-on mowers

Towing trailers

Physical fitness

Driver's Licence (Manual advantageous)

WWCC - Working With Children Check

Tablets / digital reporting

Tools

Zero turn mower

Wide area mower

Landscaping equipment

Job description

Programmed / PERSOLKELLY is seeking experienced Gardeners and Grounds Maintenance staff for opportunities across Melbourne's outer Western Suburbs. This hands-on role covers parks, gardens, schools, and community spaces, requiring reliable, team-friendly candidates with equipment experience.

You will work in a dynamic outdoor setting, performing maintenance tasks, using mowers, and logging work digitally. A valid WWCC and manual licence are valued, with daily site meetups in Truganina for