Grounds and Maintenance Officer

Lincoln Place; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across major retailers

Paid parental leave

Novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program

On the job training

Job summary

Lincoln Place in New South Wales is seeking an experienced Grounds and Maintenance Officer to join our village teams. You will maintain outdoor facilities, mow lawns, prune hedges, manage irrigation, treat pests, and assist with event setup in our lifestyle village environment.

The role requires a can-do attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a small team or independently. A current C Class driver’s licence and a First Aid Certificate are required; prior maintenance experience

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance
• Horticulture knowledge
• Attention to safety and quality in shared living environments

Responsibilities

• Lawn mowing and edging
• Hedge trimming and pruning
• Watering and irrigation installation and repair
• Treating trees and plants for pests and disease
• Weed control
• Soft landscaping and planting
• Leaf blowing
• General repairs and maintenance of community facilities
• Event setup and pack down
• Pool monitoring and cleaning
• Outdoor facility cleaning

Skills

Lawn mowing

Hedge trimming

Watering & irrigation

Pest & disease control

Weed control

Soft landscaping

Leaf blowing

General repairs

Event setup

Pool monitoring

Outdoor cleaning

Safety compliance

Education

Horticulture degree

Job description

Lincoln Place is an Australian based company specialising in the development, management and operation of active Lifestyle Estates for the over 50s. We create resort-style communities for those seeking to upgrade their lifestyle by downsizing their home. Utilising the innovative ‘land lease’ model, residents can enjoy a variety of financial benefits, including exemption from stamp duty on purchase, no council rates, body corporate fees, and importantly, no entry or exit fees. Visit www.lincolnplace.com.au for more information.

About the Opportunity:

Weare seeking an experiencedGrounds and Maintenance Officer who is flexible and commits to delivering high-quality outcomes. Reporting to Community Management, you will assist in our commitment to ensure the facilities are well maintained, and the presentation is always excellent. You will take pride in your work and enjoy working in an environment where customer service is key. Previous experience in a similar role and a horticulture degree will be highly regarded.

What you will do

• Lawn mowing and edging
• Hedge trimming and pruning
• Watering and irrigation installation and repair
• Treating trees and plants for pests and disease
• Weed control
• Soft landscaping such as mulching, planting and garden edging installation etc.
• Leaf blowing
• General repairs and maintenance of community facilities
• Event setup and pack down
• Pool monitoring and cleaning
• Outdoor facility cleaning

About You:

• Broad range of skills with a Can-Do attitude
• Dynamic and professional with an energetic, friendly personality
• Attention to detail, consistency and accuracy in all work
• Ability to work within a small team and independently
• Well-groomed
• A focus on safety compliance
• Maintenance experience in a lifestyle village/caravan park/retirement village will be highly regarded
• Current "C Class" driver's license required (and maintained)
• Current First Aid Certificate

What’s in it for you?

You will join a purpose-led organisation with a supportive team culture and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across vibrant residential and tourism communities.

• Discounts across major retailers
• Paid parental leave
• Novated leasing
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the job training with professional development opportunities to enhance your already established skill set

Please note that applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia.