Gardener

Programmed; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed is seeking experienced Gardeners / Grounds Maintenance at Clyde Depot for the day shift. This hands-on outdoor role covers parks, schools, reserves, roadsides and community spaces, working across Clyde. You will operate mowers and landscaping equipment as part of a team under a Team Leader.

The role requires at least 1 year in grounds maintenance, experience with ride-on mowers, trailer towing, and a valid Driver's Licence. WWCC and Police Check are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in grounds maintenance or horticulture.
• Experience operating ride-on mowers and outdoor maintenance equipment.
• Valid Driver's Licence (manual preferred) and ability to tow trailers.
• WWCC and Police Check required.
• Physically fit for hands-on outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial mowing equipment including wide-area mowers.
• Perform pruning, hedge trimming, brush cutting, weed removal.
• Apply herbicides with knapsack sprayers where required.
• Conduct pre-start checks on mowers, trailers and equipment.
• Tow trailers and transport equipment safely.
• Log jobs and complete digital reporting via tablets.
• Maintain parks and community spaces to a high standard.
• Collaborate with Team Leader and teammates.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Tools

Ride-on mowers

Knapsack sprayers

Trailers

Job description

Love working outdoors? Join our team maintaining parks, schools, reserves, and community spaces across Clyde.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking experienced Gardeners / Grounds Maintenance at Clyde Depot, Day Shift

This is a hands-on outdoor role working across parks, gardens, schools, recreational reserves, roadsides, and community spaces. We are looking for reliable candidates with strong grounds maintenance experience who are comfortable operating equipment and working within a team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial Mowing -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

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 years' experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, landscaping, or similar outdoor maintenance 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)and Police Check - Mandatory

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.