Lead Grounds Maintenance Supervisor | Vehicle & Tools

Select Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools and equipment provided

Job summary

Recruitment Select is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team across Melbourne's western suburbs and Geelong, delivering high‑quality grounds services.

You will coordinate daily maintenance activities, supervise a small crew, manage workloads, ensure safety, and maintain contractual standards. This hands‑on leadership role requires outdoor work, strong people skills and a focus on presenting sites professionally.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture or vegetation management.
• Proven experience leading or supervising a team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise workloads.
• Current Driver's Licence
• White Card
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in high presentation standards
• Ability to manage people, productivity and quality outcomes

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising a grounds maintenance team.
• Planning and executing scheduled maintenance works.
• Ensuring contractual obligations and service standards are consistently achieved.
• Conducting quality inspections and maintaining presentation standards across all sites.
• Managing daily workloads, resources and equipment.
• Liaising with clients and key stakeholders.
• Training, mentoring and supporting team members.
• Maintaining accurate records of completed works.
• Promoting and enforcing safe work practices at all times.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team supervision

Time management

Organisational skills

Driver's Licence

White Card

Safety certifications

Chemical User Certificate

Working at Heights

MR Licence

Chainsaw accreditation

Contract management experience

Job description

Recruitment Select is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team across Melbourne's western suburbs and Geelong, delivering high‑quality grounds services.

You will coordinate daily maintenance activities, supervise a small crew, manage workloads, ensure safety, and maintain contractual standards. This hands‑on leadership role requires outdoor work, strong people skills and a focus on presenting sites professionally.