Grounds Maintenance Leading Hand

CBC Facilities Maintenance; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Employer

Birthday Leave

Career Growth

Recognition

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Collaborative Culture

Job summary

CBC Group is seeking a reliable Grounds Maintenance Leading Hand to lead and support our grounds maintenance team across the Norwest and Campbelltown regions. You will drive daily operations, ensure quality and safety, and coordinate tasks to meet contract requirements.

This role requires hands-on leadership, ability to train and motivate a team, and a proactive approach to everyday maintenance activities, delivering high-quality landscaped spaces for clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily grounds maintenance activities and team schedules.
• Undertake and supervise mowing, edging, pruning, spraying, weed control and landscaping tasks.
• Coordinate planned and reactive works to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Ensure equipment is maintained, serviced and safe to use.
• Monitor work orders, inspections and job records using a mobile CMMS.
• Promote workplace health and safety and safe work practices.
• Support team training, performance and client relationships.
• Assist with ad hoc maintenance tasks as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Grounds maintenance

Organisational skills

Communication

Safety conscious

Education

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens

Tools

Mobile CMMS

Job description

CBC is seeking a reliable, hands‑on Grounds Maintenance Leading Hand to lead and support our grounds maintenance team across the Norwest and Campbelltown regions. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality grounds and gardens maintenance, coordinating daily activities and ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently and to contract requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, leads by example and enjoys developing a team while remaining actively involved in day‑to‑day maintenance operations.

About the Role:

• Lead and coordinate daily grounds maintenance activities and team schedules.
• Undertake and supervise mowing, edging, pruning, spraying, weed control and general landscaping.
• Coordinate planned and reactive works, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Ensure equipment is maintained, serviced and safe to use.
• Monitor work orders, inspections and job records using a mobile CMMS.
• Promote workplace health and safety, environmental compliance and safe work practices.
• Support team training, performance and positive client relationships.
• Assist with ad hoc maintenance tasks as required.

About You:

• Experience in grounds maintenance, gardening or landscaping.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong organisational, communication and people skills.
• A reliable, punctual and proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and customer service.

Requirements:

• Current driver's licence.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain one)
• Chemical application ticket.
• Certificate III in Parks and Gardens (desirable)

Why CBC Group?

At CBC, we put our people first. When you join our team, you’re backed by a positive, supportive culture with some great perks:

• Flexible Employer: Flexible working arrangements in accordance with our policy
• Birthday Leave: An extra paid day off to celebrate your special day
• Career Growth: Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Recognition: Years of Service and Values Awards to celebrate your commitment
• Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Collaborative Culture: A respectful, supportive team environment

If you're a motivated grounds maintenance professional ready to lead by example and take pride in delivering quality results, we'd love to hear from you!