Grounds Maintenance Crew Lead

Programmed Maintenance Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed Maintenance Services – Sydney NSW is seeking a Grounds Team Lead to oversee and deliver grounds maintenance across Sydney Water sites in the South West & M5 corridor. This hands-on role requires regular travel between locations and active participation in maintenance tasks, with a safety-first mindset.

You will lead on-site delivery, manage tasks, and report progress via iPad, maintaining safe work practices and equipment upkeep throughout all activities.

Qualifications

• Valid Construction White Card.
• Experience towing trailers or ability to learn.
• Comfortable using digital systems and iPads for reporting.
• Positive, flexible attitude and strong teamwork.
• Safety-conscious with a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment for yourself and others.
• Willingness to complete onboarding: medical checks, references and police checks.
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site delivery of grounds works, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Manage day-to-day grounds tasks across sites.
• Monitor and report progress using iPad logs and photos.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and site rules.
• Support onboarding and training of crew.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Team leadership

Safety-conscious

Education

Construction White Card

Tools

iPad reporting

Job description

Programmed Maintenance Services – Sydney NSW

A career in horticulture with Programmed offers a pathway to growth and opportunity. Many of our current supervisor/managers began their journey as Grounds Maintenance Crew Leads and build fulfilling careers through ongoing development.

We are seeking a motivated Grounds Team Lead to oversee and deliver grounds maintenance services across various Sydney Water sites in South West & M5 corridor, Sydney NSW. This hands‑on role involves regular travel between locations and active participation in maintenance tasks. A strong safety‑first mindset is essential, as you’ll be responsible for upholding and promoting safe work practices across all activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate whipper snippers, blowers, and mowers to manage vegetation and maintain large open areas.
• Support broader grounds maintenance activities as needed.
• Lead on-site delivery of works, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and a consistent focus on safety.
• Record job details using an iPad, including photos, work logs, pre-starts, and labour entries.
• Conduct routine maintenance of tools and equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Adhere to and champion all safety procedures and work practices, ensuring team compliance and hazard awareness.

Requirements

• Valid Construction White Card.
• Experience with towing trailers or ability to learn
• Comfortable using digital systems and iPads for reporting.
• Positive, flexible attitude and strong teamwork skills.
• Safety-conscious with a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment for yourself and others.
• Willingness to complete onboarding requirements: medical checks, reference and police checks.
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance is essential.