Grounds Team Member

GREEN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT; Newcastle; Presencial; AUD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Company-provided accommodation

Meal expenses for required overnight,

Resumo da oferta

Green Design and Construct in Newcastle NSW is seeking a dedicated Grounds Team Member to join our growing team. This full-time role focuses on maintaining outdoor spaces and delivering high-quality landscaping projects.

You will perform garden maintenance, plantings, equipment operation, and assist with new features while adhering to safety protocols and client expectations. A passion for outdoor work is essential.

Qualificações

• Previous gardening or landscaping experience is valued.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual labour in varying weather.
• Knowledge of common plants and lawn care.
• Experience operating landscaping machinery.
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-minded.

Responsabilidades

• Performing regular maintenance tasks on landscaped gardens and grounds, including mowing, edging, and lawn care.
• Planting, pruning, shrubs, and garden beds according to design specifications.
• Operating and maintaining landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Preparing garden beds and soil, including mulching, weeding, and fertilising.
• Assisting with the installation of new landscaping features, pathways, and garden structures.
• Maintaining grounds to a consistently high standard, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Collaborating with team members to complete projects on time and within scope.
• Cleaning and maintaining all equipment and tools at the end of each working day.
• Following health and safety protocols and company procedures at all times.
• Responding to seasonal changes and adjusting maintenance schedules accordingly.

Conhecimentos

Gardening

Landscaping

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reliability

Formação académica

Certifications in horticulture or landscaping (advantageous)

Ferramentas

Lawn mowers

Trimmers

Hand tools

Power equipment safety

Descrição da oferta de emprego

GREEN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT – Newcastle NSW

Green Design and Construct is seeking a dedicated Grounds Team Member to join our growing team in Newcastle NSW. This is a full-time position where you will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the outdoor spaces we create for our clients. As a Grounds Team Member, you will contribute directly to the quality and aesthetics of our landscaping projects, ensuring every garden and outdoor area reflects our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.

What you'll be doing

• Performing regular maintenance tasks on landscaped gardens and grounds, including mowing, edging, and lawn care
• Planting, pruning, shrubs, and garden beds according to design specifications
• Operating and maintaining landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and hand tools safely and effectively
• Preparing garden beds and soil, including mulching, weeding, and fertilising
• Assisting with the installation of new landscaping features, pathways, and garden structures
• Maintaining grounds to a consistently high standard, ensuring client satisfaction
• Collaborating with team members to complete projects on time and within scope
• Cleaning and maintaining all equipment and tools at the end of each working day
• Following health and safety protocols and company procedures at all times
• Responding to seasonal changes and adjusting maintenance schedules accordingly

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in gardening, landscaping, or grounds maintenance is highly valued
• A genuine passion for outdoor work and creating attractive green spaces
• Physical fitness and the ability to perform manual labour in various weather conditions
• Sound knowledge of common plants, trees, and shrubs, and their care requirements
• Experience operating landscaping machinery and hand tools
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality work standards
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Reliability, punctuality, and a professional attitude
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision
• Current driver's licence is preferred
• Relevant qualifications or certifications in horticulture or landscaping are advantageous but not essential
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to different work locations, including overnight stays when required.

What we offer

At Green Design and Construct, we value our team members and provide a supportive working environment where you can develop your skills and progress your career in the landscaping industry. We offer competitive remuneration, a safe and inclusive workplace culture, and the opportunity to work on diverse and rewarding projects throughout Hunter, Newcastle and the surrounding regions. We believe in investing in our employees' professional development and providing recognition for their contributions to our success. Company-covered accommodation and reasonable meal expenses for required overnight work travel.