Grounds Keeper

Pier Caravan Park Hervey Bay; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pier Caravan Park Hervey Bay is seeking a Grounds Keeper to maintain the presentation, safety and cleanliness of our lawns, gardens and outdoor areas. You will work to ensure guest-facing spaces, pathways and amenities are well maintained and welcoming.

Experience in gardening or groundskeeping is desirable. You should be able to safely use mowing and pruning tools, manage routine tasks, and respond to guest requests in a courteous, professional manner.

Qualifications

• Previous gardening or groundskeeping experience desirable.
• Ability to safely operate gardening tools and equipment.
• Good attention to detail and guest-focused approach.
• Current driver's licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs and outdoor areas.
• Mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, mulching and planting.
• Keep guest-facing outdoor areas clean and well presented.
• Remove litter and support waste management.
• Operate and maintain gardening equipment safely.
• Identify hazards and report maintenance needs.
• Assist with general grounds tasks and seasonal programmes.
• Respond to guest or management requests promptly.
• Comply with safety and environmental practices.

Skills

Gardening tools handling

Communication skills

Tools

Mowers

Whipper snippers

Hedge trimmers

Job description

The Grounds Keeper is responsible for maintaining the presentation, safety and cleanliness of the grounds, gardens and outdoor areas at Pier Caravan Park Hervey Bay. The role supports a positive guest experience by ensuring lawns, landscaped areas, pathways, communal outdoor spaces and related equipment are maintained to a high standard.

Key responsibilities

Maintain lawns, gardens, landscaped areas, trees, shrubs and outdoor presentation areas across the caravan park.

Undertake mowing, edging, pruning, hedging, trimming, weeding, mulching, planting, watering and general garden labour.

Keep guest-facing outdoor areas clean, tidy and well presented, including pathways, camp areas, communal spaces, barbecue areas and around amenities.

Remove litter, green waste and garden debris, and support waste management activities as directed.

Operate and maintain gardening equipment and hand tools safely, including mowers, whipper snippers, blowers, hedge trimmers and other grounds equipment.

Identify and report hazards, damaged infrastructure, irrigation issues, pest concerns, unsafe trees or branches, and maintenance requirements.

Assist with basic grounds and maintenance tasks where appropriate, such as minor repairs, site presentation, outdoor furniture placement and storm preparation.

Support seasonal grounds programs, including planting, irrigation checks, fertilising, weed control and preparation for peak holiday periods.

Respond to reasonable guest or management requests promptly, professionally and courteously.

Comply with workplace health and safety requirements, safe work procedures, chemical handling requirements and environmental practices.

About you

Previous experience in gardening, groundskeeping, landscaping, parks maintenance or a similar hands-on outdoor role is desirable.

Ability to safely use and care for gardening tools, powered equipment and machinery.

Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining clean, attractive and safe outdoor spaces.

Ability to work independently, manage routine tasks and prioritise work during busy park periods.

Good communication skills and a friendly, guest-focused approach.

Physical capacity to perform manual outdoor work, including lifting, bending, kneeling, walking, pushing equipment and working in varying weather conditions.

Current driver licence is desirable and may be required where duties involve moving equipment or vehicles around the property.

Chemical handling, horticulture, landscaping, first aid or relevant trade qualifications are desirable but not essential unless required by the employer.