Grounds, Gardens and Maintenance Officer

Danihers Facility Management; Kyneton; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Danihers Facility Management is seeking a practical and motivated Grounds, Gardens and Maintenance Officer to join our team in Kyneton. This hands-on role requires maintaining lawns, gardens and facilities with pride.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will operate mowers, conduct minor repairs, and support safety, WHS and environmental compliance while helping create well-presented grounds for a school environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in grounds, gardens or maintenance.
• Practical knowledge of horticulture and garden care.
• General maintenance and handyman skills.
• Ability to operate grounds equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, gardens, trees, hedges and landscaped areas.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers.
• Undertake general repairs and painting as required.
• Maintain site safety, environmental records and compliance.
• Assist with event setup and on-site coordination.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Gardening

Handyman skills

Safety awareness

Time management

Education

Driver's Licence

Working with Children Check

National Police Check

Weed/Chemical Spraying Certificate

Tools

Ride-on mower

Front-deck mower

Pruning tools

Job description

Grounds, Gardens and Maintenance Officer

Danihers Facility Management is seeking a practical and motivated Grounds, Gardens and Maintenance Officer to join our team in Kyneton.

This is a varied, hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining high-quality grounds and facilities, and is comfortable turning their hand to everything from gardening and mowing to general repairs and maintenance.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will help ensure the College’s buildings, grounds and assets remain safe, functional, well maintained and presented to a high standard.

At Danihers Facility Management, we partner with our clients to deliver high-quality, client‑focused facility management services. Our success is built around The Danihers Way – being approachable, acting with honesty and integrity, delivering professional service and creating value for our clients.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we are committed to creating healthy, safe and sustainable working and learning environments.

About the role

No two days will be exactly the same. Working alongside the Facilities Manager, you will take a proactive approach to maintaining the College grounds, gardens, buildings and facilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining lawns, gardens, trees, hedges and landscaped areas, including mowing, pruning, weeding, mulching, fertilising and seasonal planting.
• Operating grounds maintenance equipment, including ride‑on and front‑deck mowers.
• Undertaking general repairs, handyman duties, painting, minor carpentry, patching and make‑good works.
• Conducting regular site walk‑arounds and identifying maintenance, presentation and safety issues.
• Supporting planned, preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
• Maintaining pathways, fences, gates, outdoor furniture and external areas.
• Assisting with event set‑ups and pack‑downs, including moving furniture and equipment.
• Supporting contractors and monitoring works being undertaken on site.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance and inspection records.
• Supporting site security, safety, WHS and environmental requirements.

About you

We are looking for someone who is hands‑on, reliable and proactive, with a genuine pride in keeping grounds and facilities looking their best.

You will ideally bring:

• Previous experience in grounds, gardens, maintenance or a similar hands‑on role.
• Practical gardening and horticultural knowledge.
• General maintenance and handyman skills.
• Confidence operating grounds and garden maintenance equipment.
• A practical, solutions‑focused approach to problems.
• Good organisation and time‑management skills.
• Strong attention to safety, presentation and detail.
• The ability to work independently while also being a collaborative member of the facilities team.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• A positive attitude and strong customer‑service focus.
• Experience working within a school environment would be highly regarded.

Requirements

You will require a current driver’s licence, Working with Children Check and National Police Check. Relevant maintenance, horticultural, grounds or trade experience and/or qualifications will be well regarded. A Weed/Chemical Spraying Certificate is also listed as a requirement for the role.

Why join Danihers?

This is an opportunity to join a supportive facilities team where you can see the results of your work every day. If you enjoy working outdoors, solving practical problems and taking pride in creating safe, functional and well‑presented grounds and facilities, we would like to hear from you.