Experienced Lawn Mowing & Garden Maintenance Operator

Jim's Mowing; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Hourly performance bonuses

Additional allowances & super

Regular weekday hours

Professional equipment

Career opportunities

Established local team

Job summary

Jim's Mowing – Cardiff, operated by Miomon Investments Pty Ltd, is seeking experienced lawn mowing and garden maintenance operators to service residential and commercial properties across Lake Macquarie and Newcastle.

Casual role with regular Monday–Friday work, typically 7:30 am–3:30 pm, offering competitive hourly rates ($35.35–$45/hr) plus allowances, super and hourly performance bonuses. Opportunities for ongoing work and potential transition to permanent full-time employment are available.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in professional lawn mowing, gardening or grounds maintenance.
• Confident use of commercial mowing and gardening equipment.
• Good attention to detail, efficiency and time management.
• Reliability, initiative and the ability to work without constant supervision.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Physical fitness for regular outdoor work.
• A current driver’s licence and reliable transport to Bennetts Green depot.

Responsibilities

• Professional lawn mowing, edging, brushcutting and blowing
• Operating commercial mowing and gardening equipment, including push mowers and ride-on or stand-on mowers
• Hedge trimming, pruning, weeding and general garden maintenance
• Completing scheduled jobs efficiently while maintaining high-quality results
• Safely operating, cleaning and maintaining equipment
• Working independently and as part of a team
• Providing friendly, professional customer service

Skills

Lawn mowing

Garden maintenance

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Customer service

Tools

Commercial mowing equipment

Ride-on mower

Job description

Experienced Lawn Mowing & Garden Maintenance Operator

Jim's Mowing – Cardiff | Bennetts Green, NSW

$35.35–$45/hr Casual + Allowances + Super + Hourly Performance Bonuses

We're looking for experienced lawn mowing and garden maintenance operators to join our established Jim's Mowing team, servicing residential and commercial properties across Lake Macquarie and Newcastle.

We offer regular Monday–Friday work, typically 7:30 am–3:30 pm, competitive pay, professional commercial equipment and opportunities for ongoing work and permanent employment.

We're after reliable people who know the industry, take pride in their workmanship and can work efficiently without compromising quality.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $35.35–$45/hr casual, with starting rates reflecting your experience, skills and attitude

• Hourly Performance Bonuses: Earn additional payments on eligible billable work and travel hours when performance requirements are met. For employees consistently meeting the criteria, bonuses can apply to a substantial portion of their working week.

• Additional Allowances & Super: Applicable allowances and superannuation paid in addition to your hourly rate.

• Regular Weekday Hours: Monday–Friday, typically 7:30 am–3:30 pm, with no regularly rostered weekend work.

• Professional Equipment: Well-maintained, commercial-grade mowing and gardening equipment.

• Career Opportunities: Opportunities for pay progression as skills, capabilities and responsibilities develop, including potential crew leadership and permanent full-time employment.

• Established Local Team: An organised workplace with a steady schedule of recurring lawn and garden maintenance work.

Key Responsibilities

• Professional lawn mowing, edging, brushcutting and blowing

• Operating commercial mowing and gardening equipment, including push mowers and ride-on or stand-on mowers

• Hedge trimming, pruning, weeding and general garden maintenance

• Completing scheduled jobs efficiently while maintaining high-quality results

• Safely operating, cleaning and maintaining equipment

• Working independently and as part of a team

• Providing friendly, professional customer service

What We're Looking For

Previous professional lawn mowing or garden maintenance experience is essential.

• Proven hands‑on experience in professional lawn mowing, gardening or grounds maintenance

• Confidence using commercial mowing and gardening equipment

• Good attention to detail, efficiency and time management

• Reliability, initiative and the ability to work without constant supervision

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Physical fitness for regular outdoor work

• A current driver’s licence and reliable transport to our Bennetts Green depot

Highly regarded

• Experience operating commercial ride-on or stand-on mowers

• Strong hedging, pruning and general garden maintenance skills

• Experience working independently or leading a small crew

Working Arrangements

Location: Start and finish at our Bennetts Green depot, with jobs throughout Lake Macquarie and Newcastle.

Hours: Monday–Friday, typically 7:30 am–3:30 pm. Actual finishing times may occasionally vary due to weather or operational requirements.

Employment: Casual initially, with regular ongoing work opportunities and the potential to transition to permanent full-time employment.

About Us

Jim's Mowing – Cardiff, operated by Miomon Investments Pty Ltd, is an established lawn mowing and garden maintenance business servicing Lake Macquarie and Newcastle.

We pride ourselves on professional workmanship, reliable customer service and recognising employees who contribute to a productive, high-quality team.