Government Grounds & Parks Specialist – Ipswich (Day Shift)

Top Office; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Ipswich-based work

Potential for extension

Job summary

Queensland Government in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Groundsperson to maintain outdoor areas to a high standard and support state government facilities. The role focuses on mowing, gardening, landscaping and general grounds maintenance in a busy outdoor environment.

Ideal candidates have proven groundskeeping experience, a current C Class license, skid steer competency and chainsaw safety accreditation, plus a Blue Card.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial groundskeeping, parks and gardens, landscaping or property maintenance.
• Current C Class license.
• Skid steer competency or licence, as required.
• Chainsaw safety accreditation.
• Current Blue Card.
• Strong commitment to safety, reliability and high standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, edging, whipper snipping and general lawn care.
• Gardening, landscaping and maintaining garden beds and landscaped areas.
• Undertaking general grounds and property maintenance.
• Operating skid steers and other relevant machinery.
• Performing tree and vegetation maintenance, including chainsaw work.
• Maintaining large outdoor areas to a high standard.
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues and hazards.
• Complying with WHS procedures and site requirements.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Parks and gardens

Independent worker

Safety-focused

Education

Blue Card

Tools

Skid steer

Chainsaw

Job description

Queensland Government in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Groundsperson to maintain outdoor areas to a high standard and support state government facilities. The role focuses on mowing, gardening, landscaping and general grounds maintenance in a busy outdoor environment.

Ideal candidates have proven groundskeeping experience, a current C Class license, skid steer competency and chainsaw safety accreditation, plus a Blue Card.