Grounds Team Lead - On-Site, Safety‑First & Travel

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 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.