Grounds Maintenance & Landscaping Technician

Sodexo; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo in Australia is seeking a motivated Grounds Person to maintain gardens, lawns, pathways, and outdoor facilities across client sites, ensuring safety, functionality, and visual appeal.

You will operate ride-on mowers and landscaping equipment, perform mowing, edging, pruning, and weed control, and report issues while maintaining supplies. You’ll work safely under health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures, both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• White Card holder.
• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture.
• Experience operating ride-on mowers and landscaping equipment.
• Strong safe-work practices and hazard awareness.
• Attention to detail with proactive high standards.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license (preferred).
• Ability to obtain site clearances or licences.

Responsibilities

• Maintain gardens, lawns, pathways, car parks, and landscaped areas.
• Operate ride-on mowers, tractors, and various tools.
• Mow, edge, prune, hedge trim, and weed control.
• Remove litter, debris, leaves, and graffiti.
• Inspect and maintain grounds equipment and vehicles.
• Order and manage grounds supplies and equipment.
• Report maintenance issues and safety hazards.
• Inspect fences, access roads, and outdoor assets.
• Follow health, safety, environmental and quality procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

White Card

Tools

Ride-on mowers

Landscaping equipment

Power tools

Job description

Sodexo in Australia is seeking a motivated Grounds Person to maintain gardens, lawns, pathways, and outdoor facilities across client sites, ensuring safety, functionality, and visual appeal.

You will operate ride-on mowers and landscaping equipment, perform mowing, edging, pruning, and weed control, and report issues while maintaining supplies. You’ll work safely under health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures, both independently and in a team.