Mowing/Gardening Technician

Skyline Contracting; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible culture

Supportive team

Long-term employment

Job summary

Skyline Cleaning & Grounds Maintenance in Newcastle, NSW, is recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Technician to service commercial and strata properties, including mowing, hedging, pruning and general grounds care.

Join a team that values safety, reliability, and practical problem solving. This long-term, full-time role offers a supportive environment with steady site work across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Horticultural/Greenkeeping/Landscaping Certificate (Preferred).
• At least 1 year gardening and mowing experience.
• Able to work independently.
• Ability to drive a ute and tow a trailer.
• Australian working rights required.
• Police check and Working with Children check (or willing to obtain).
• Physically and mentally fit.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular grounds maintenance services to commercial/strata buildings on a day-to-day basis.
• Perform mowing, whipper snipping, herbicide application, hedging, pruning, green waste removal and weeding for commercial sites.
• Provide ad-hoc grounds maintenance as required across various buildings.
• Be a friendly presence to property occupants.
• Report maintenance issues when observed.
• Brainstorm practical solutions to problems.
• Maintain a tidy and safe workspace.

Skills

Horticultural/Greenkeeping/Landscaping

Gardening & mowing experience

Independent worker

Ute towing experience

Australian working rights

Education

Horticultural/Greenkeeping/Landscaping Certificate

Job description

Explore a realm of opportunities with Skyline Cleaning & Grounds Maintenance, the rapidly expanding leader in commercial cleaning and grounds maintenance services on the east cost of Australia. Our commitment to excellence shines through as we serve a diverse clientele with top-tier services. Join our dynamic team where innovation and growth are constants.

At Skyline, we're dedicated to continual improvement and expansion, ensuring unmatched service for our clients while fostering a supportive and empowering environment for our staff. Join us and be part of a passionate community of long-term employees who love what they do

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Technician! You will be responsible for working with your team to maintain a portfolio of properties by servicing the lawns, gardens & grounds.

The expected duties include:

• Providing regular grounds maintenance services to commercial/strata buildings on a day to day basis
• Providing mowing, whipper snipping, herbicide application, hedging, pruning, green waste removal & weeding services to commercial buildings
• Provide ad-hoc grounds maintenance services as required to a variety of buildings
• Be a happy face to property occupants
• Be an advocate in reporting required maintenance issues
• Brainstorm solutions to problems
• Maintaining a tidy workspace

The Benefits

• Opportunity to progress to long-term, secure, fulltime employment
• Good culture that offers flexibility
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Consistent work with a reputable company

Skills & Experience

• Horticultural/Greenkeeping/Landscaping Certificate(Preferred)
• 1 + years gardening & mowing experience essential
• Able to work independently
• Ability to drive a ute while towing a trailer
• Ability to operate a smart phone & work related applicationsFull working rights in Australia is required
• A police check, or willing to obtain one
• A working with childrens check, or willing to obtain one
• Physically & Mentally fit/healthy