Grounds Maintenance Crew Lead

Programmed Maintenance Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed Maintenance Services in Sydney is seeking a motivated Grounds Team Lead to oversee grounds maintenance across Western Sydney sites. This hands-on role involves regular travel, on-site leadership, and a strong safety-first mindset to promote safe work practices.

You will operate vegetation tools, lead on-site works, and record job details on an iPad with photos and logs. The role requires a White Card, ability to tow trailers or learn, and a positive, flexible team player attitude.

Qualifications

• Grounds maintenance experience required.
• Valid Construction White Card.
• Experience towing trailers or willingness to learn.
• Comfortable using iPad for reporting and digital systems.
• Safety-first mindset and commitment to safe work practices.
• Willingness to complete onboarding medical checks, references and police checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grounds maintenance across Sydney Water sites and manage on-site delivery.
• Operate vegetation tools and maintain large open areas.
• Lead on-site works with a focus on safety, efficiency and productivity.
• Record job details on an iPad including photos and labour entries.
• Conduct routine maintenance of tools and equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Champion safety procedures and hazard awareness across the team.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Team leadership

Safety awareness

iPad reporting

Trailer towing

Flexible/team player

Onboarding compliance

Tools

iPad

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 Western Sydney. This hands‑on role involves regular travel between locations and active participation in maintenance tasks. A strong safety-first mindset is essential, as you’re 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.