Garden Maintenance Team Lead: Growth, Safety & Impact
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Job summary
Hays Trades & Labour in Canberra is seeking an experienced Garden Maintenance Team Leader to guide a skilled on-site crew across ACT. You will lead daily maintenance tasks, mentor teammates, and ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery on a range of commercial and government sites.
The role offers ongoing work, career development, and a strong safety culture. Candidates will have landscaping experience, leadership ability, a valid driver's licence, and knowledge of plant health and pest
Qualifications
- Previous experience in garden or grounds maintenance.
- Experience leading or supervising small teams.
- Current Driver's Licence.
- Ability to operate garden maintenance equipment safely and efficiently.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Desirable: Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent.
- Previous experience maintaining commercial or government sites.
- Knowledge of plant health management and pest control practices.
Responsibilities
- Leading and coordinating daily garden maintenance activities.
- Providing hands‑on support and mentoring team members on‑site.
- Mowing, hedging, pruning, weeding, mulching and fertilising.
- Identifying and reporting plant health or site maintenance issues.
- Conducting site risk assessments and promoting a safe work environment.
- Liaising professionally with clients and site stakeholders.
- Ensuring all works are delivered to scope and quality standards.
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Job description
Hays Trades & Labour in Canberra is seeking an experienced Garden Maintenance Team Leader to guide a skilled on-site crew across ACT. You will lead daily maintenance tasks, mentor teammates, and ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery on a range of commercial and government sites.
The role offers ongoing work, career development, and a strong safety culture. Candidates will have landscaping experience, leadership ability, a valid driver's licence, and knowledge of plant health and pest
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