Full-Time Grounds & Landscaping Pro

GREEN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided accommodation

Meal expenses for required overnight,

Job summary

Green Design and Construct in Newcastle NSW is seeking a dedicated Grounds Team Member to join our growing team. This full-time role focuses on maintaining outdoor spaces and delivering high-quality landscaping projects.

You will perform garden maintenance, plantings, equipment operation, and assist with new features while adhering to safety protocols and client expectations. A passion for outdoor work is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous gardening or landscaping experience is valued.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual labour in varying weather.
• Knowledge of common plants and lawn care.
• Experience operating landscaping machinery.
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-minded.

Responsibilities

• Performing regular maintenance tasks on landscaped gardens and grounds, including mowing, edging, and lawn care.
• Planting, pruning, shrubs, and garden beds according to design specifications.
• Operating and maintaining landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Preparing garden beds and soil, including mulching, weeding, and fertilising.
• Assisting with the installation of new landscaping features, pathways, and garden structures.
• Maintaining grounds to a consistently high standard, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Collaborating with team members to complete projects on time and within scope.
• Cleaning and maintaining all equipment and tools at the end of each working day.
• Following health and safety protocols and company procedures at all times.
• Responding to seasonal changes and adjusting maintenance schedules accordingly.

Skills

Gardening

Landscaping

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

Certifications in horticulture or landscaping (advantageous)

Tools

Lawn mowers

Trimmers

Hand tools

Power equipment safety

Job description

Green Design and Construct in Newcastle NSW is seeking a dedicated Grounds Team Member to join our growing team. This full-time role focuses on maintaining outdoor spaces and delivering high-quality landscaping projects.

You will perform garden maintenance, plantings, equipment operation, and assist with new features while adhering to safety protocols and client expectations. A passion for outdoor work is essential.