Independent Groundskeeper & Facilities Technician

Pacific Components PTY; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Components PTY is seeking a reliable Gardener / Maintenance Person to care for two large properties and a factory site. This hands-on role involves grounds maintenance, machinery operation, and general upkeep to a high standard.

You will mow, weed, prune, and maintain gazons across multiple sites, and operate a small excavator, bobcat, and tractor (learning if needed). A valid Australian driver’s licence is required; experience with machinery is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience with grounds maintenance and landscaping is desirable.
• Willingness to learn machinery operation and basic maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work independently and reliably with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Mow, weed, prune and maintain grounds across two properties and a factory site.
• Operate or quickly learn to operate a small excavator, bobcat and tractor for maintenance tasks.
• Perform basic handyman tasks and preventative maintenance around facilities.
• Carry out ad-hoc duties or deliveries as required by management.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Independent work

Reliability

Education

Australian driver’s licence

Tools

Excavator

Bobcat

Tractor

Job description

Pacific Components is seeking a reliable Gardener / Maintenance Person to care for two large properties and a factory site. This is a diverse, hands-on role perfect for a self-motivated individual who takes pride in maintaining property grounds and facilities to a high standard.

Key responsibilities

Grounds Maintenance: Mowing, weeding, pruning, and general landscaping across two large properties and one factory site.

Machinery Operation: Operate (or quickly learn to operate) a small excavator, bobcat, and tractor for property upkeep.

General Maintenance: Perform basic handy-person tasks, tool handling, minor repairs, and preventative maintenance around the facilities.

Flexible Support: Carry out ad-hoc tasks, deliveries, or alternative duties as reasonably required by management.

About you

Experience operating a tractor, bobcat, or excavator is highly desirable, though a strong willingness and ability to learn is accepted.

Confident using a variety of hand and power tools with a solid track record of completing basic maintenance tasks.

Highly self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently without constant supervision.

Absolute trustworthiness and reliability are non-negotiable for this role.

A valid Australian driver's licence is required (machinery tickets/licences are a major plus).

About us

At Pacific Components, we value quality, reliability, and a good days work. We are looking for a trustworthy and independent individual to take ownership of our properties, ensuring our factory grounds and private estates are beautifully maintained, safe, and fully operational.

Competitive pay rate based on experience.

High degree of autonomy and variety—no two days are the same.

Supportive management and a stable, long-term position.

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