Outdoor Cleaner - Amenities

Workforce International; Hornsby; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce International is seeking a Driver/Labourer to support a government client in Thornleigh, NSW. You will work as part of a multi-skilled team delivering waste management, street cleaning and community cleansing services across council sites.

The role requires up-to-date licences and certifications, a willingness to operate various cleaning equipment, and a reliable approach to safety and teamwork in urban environments. Training provided during probation.

Qualifications

• NSW Class C Driver Licence is required immediately.
• MR Driver Licence within 6 months
• White Card within 3 months
• Traffic Control Certification within 3 months
• First Aid Certificate within 6 months
• Forklift Licence within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical street sweepers and blowers to clean roads and public areas.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance; report defects.
• Carry out litter removal and high-pressure/steam cleaning of spaces.
• Clean and restock public amenities; support graffiti removal.
• Perform hand sweeping and debris removal in areas not accessible to machinery.
• Provide relief staffing at Community Recycling Centres and assist customers.
• Complete logs and update schedules using mobile devices.

Skills

Class C Licence

MR Licence

White Card

Traffic Control

First Aid

Forklift Licence

Job description

Workforce International is looking for a Driver/Labourer to work for one of our government clients located in Thornleigh. This role is working part of a multi skilled and multifunctional team undertaking a broad variety of waste and cleansing operational duties for street sweeping/blowing, cleaning of public places and council assets, litter collection, illegal dumping clean-ups, community recycling centres and general activities as directed.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Sweeping & Blowing:
  Operate mechanical street sweepers and blowers to clean roads, kerbs, gutters, car parks, and public areas in accordance with daily schedules and reactive work requests.
• Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance:
  Conduct daily pre-start checks, basic maintenance, cleaning, and minor servicing of vehicles and plant. Report any defects or safety concerns promptly.
• Public Space Cleansing:
  Carry out litter removal, pavement blowing, high-pressure and steam cleaning, spill clean-ups, and cleaning of street furniture, signs, and other public assets.
• Public Toilet Cleaning:
  Clean and restock public amenities to a high standard, ensuring all hygiene and safety protocols are followed. Includes periodic deep cleans and graffiti removal.
• Manual Labour Tasks:
  Perform hand sweeping, debris removal, and tasks in areas inaccessible to machinery. Empty bins, remove dumped rubbish, and keep cleansing depots tidy.
• Community Recycling Centre Support:
  Provide relief staffing at CRCs as required, assisting customers, handling materials safely, and performing light yard maintenance.
• Reporting & Administration:
  Use mobile devices and manual records to report maintenance issues, complete cleaning logs, and update schedules.

About You

Applicants must hold or be willing to obtain the following within their probation period:

NSW Class C Driver Licence (required immediately)

MR Driver Licence – within 6 months

White Card – within 3 months

Traffic Control Certification – within 3 months

First Aid Certificate – within 6 months

Forklift Licence – within 6 months