Hort Team Leader

Solutions+; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly RDOs

Weekly pay

OT

Job summary

Solutions+ in the Sydney Greater Region is seeking a hands-on Hort Team Leader to guide a team delivering high-quality commercial landscape maintenance.

This role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work, takes pride in workmanship, and can develop team capability while maintaining safety and client satisfaction on site.

You will oversee daily mowing, edging, pruning and garden maintenance, operate ride-on and zero-turn mowers, and ensure projects meet quality standards on schedule.

Qualifications

• Current driver’s license (manual or automatic).
• Experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture or landscaping.
• Ability to lead a team and manage daily tasks.
• National Police Check and Working With Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering high-quality commercial landscape maintenance.
• Work hands-on alongside the team performing mowing, edging, pruning and garden upkeep.
• Operate ride-on and specialised grounds equipment.
• Use handheld tools and machinery to maintain gardens and lawns.
• Schedule tasks, support the team and ensure work is completed to standard.

Skills

Team leadership

Grounds maintenance

Operational safety

Tools

Ride-on mowers

Zero-turn mowers

Grounds equipment

Job description

Location: Sydney Greater Region, NSW (Closest to home site)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: Monthly RDOs, weekly pay, OT and opportunities for strong career progression

About Solutions+:

At Solutions+ we create and maintain green spaces that make a real difference in communities and organisations. Backed by 30+ years in the industry, we bring experience, quality and pride to everything we do. We offer more than just a job; we invest in your growth. With ongoing training, career pathways, and a supportive team, you’ll have the opportunity to build a long-term career and be recognised for the work you put in.

About the Position:

Are you an experienced grounds maintenance professional ready to take the next step into leadership? Solutions+ is looking for a hands-on Hort Team Leader to lead a team delivering high-quality commercial grounds and horticultural maintenance works.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in quality workmanship and can bring out the best in the people around them. You'll work alongside your team, keep daily operations running smoothly and help maintain attractive, well-presented commercial landscapes.

Role and Responsibilities:

Lead a team delivering high-quality commercial landscape maintenance

Work hands-on alongside the team, completing daily mowing, edging, pruning and garden maintenance.

Operate zero-turn mowers, ride-on machinery and specialised grounds equipment.

Use a range of handheld power tools and machinery to maintain gardens, lawns and green spaces.

Complete hedging, trimming, blowing, weeding, mulching and general horticultural works.

Allocate daily tasks, support the team and ensure jobs are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

Complete pre-starts, SWMS, Take 5s and other required site safety and reporting tasks.

Conduct site inspections and quality checks, rectifying maintenance issues as required.

Communicate with clients on-site and represent Solutions+ professionally at commercial properties.

Lead by example on-site, maintaining a safe workplace while delivering quality work alongside your team.

What will you need?

A current driver's licence, manual or automatic.

Experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture or landscaping.

Confidence operating ride-on mowers, zero-turn mowers and relevant grounds maintenance equipment.

The ability to organise daily work, support a team and maintain high-quality standards.

A practical, hands-on approach and a strong commitment to workplace safety.

A National Police Check

Working With Children Check