Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Technigro; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home work vehicle

Job summary

Technigro in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Team Lead to manage a small crew across Southern Brisbane and the Northern Gold Coast. You will lead daily tasks, operate and supervise equipment, and ensure high standards on commercial and government sites.

The role requires 3+ years in horticulture or grounds maintenance with previous supervisory experience, a White Card, and a valid manual driver's licence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in horticulture, landscaping or grounds maintenance.
• Previous team leader or supervisory experience preferred.
• Current White Card is required.
• Current Manual Driver's Licence is required.
• Strong knowledge of garden and turf maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small crew across multiple sites and contracts.
• Lawn mowing, edging, hedging and pruning.
• Whipper snipping and weed spraying/control.
• General landscaping and garden maintenance.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely.
• Ensure work is completed to a high standard and on schedule.

Skills

Team leadership

Horticulture knowledge

Reliability

Safety consciousness

Education

White Card

Certificate III in Horticulture

Job description

Yatala Depot | South Brisbane & Northern Gold Coast

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Grounds Maintenance Team Lead to join our growing grounds maintenance team based out of our Yatala depot, servicing sites across Southern Brisbane and the Northern Gold Coast.

About the Role

This role involves leading a small crew across a range of commercial and government maintenance contracts, ensuring all gardens and landscaped areas are maintained to a high standard. You’ll be working across varied sites, operating equipment, coordinating daily tasks, and helping deliver reliable and professional grounds maintenance services.

Daily duties include:

• Lawn mowing and edging


• Hedging and pruning


• Whipper snipping


• Weed spraying and control


• General landscaping and garden maintenance


• Operating and maintaining equipment safely


• Leading and supervising a small team


• Ensuring work is completed to a high standard and on schedule

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in horticulture, landscaping, or grounds maintenance


• Previous team leader or supervisory experience preferred


• Current White Card


• Current Manual Driver’s Licence


• Strong knowledge of garden and turf maintenance practices


• Ability to work independently and lead by example


• Reliable, hardworking, and safety focused attitude

Highly Regarded

• ACDC Licence


• Certificate III in Horticulture or similar qualification

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience


• Fully maintained take-home work vehicle


• Variety of commercial and government contracts


• Supportive team environmentOpportunity to grow within the business

If you’re an experienced horticulturist looking to step into or continue in a leadership role with a company that values quality work and reliability, we’d love to hear from you.