Parks & Gardens Grounds Tech – Outdoor Maintenance

AWX; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work outdoors in a supportive team

Gain experience in local government

On-the-job learning

Job summary

AWX is seeking a hands-on Grounds Maintenance worker to keep parks and public spaces clean, safe and well-presented. You will perform lawn mowing, trimming, hedging and garden upkeep, plus basic site clean-ups and litter collection across Townsville. A current QLD driver’s licence and White Card are required, with on-site outdoor work and teamwork emphasized.

You will operate small landscaping tools and be part of a supportive Parks team focused on community spaces.

Qualifications

• Current Queensland driver’s licence (C class) is required; MR is desirable.
• White Card for construction-site safety.
• Ability to operate basic tools and equipment safely.
• Physical ability to lift, carry and perform outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Grounds maintenance: mowing, whipper-snipping, hedging, pruning, weed control.
• Landscaping: mulching and basic garden upkeep.
• Facility upkeep: litter collection and basic site cleaning.
• Equipment operation: use of small plant tools and landscaping tools.

Skills

Current Queensland driver’s licence (C

White Card

Use basic tools safely

Lift and carry out outdoor work

Pre-employment medical

Drug and Alcohol test

National Police Check

Teamwork and safety procedures

Job description

AWX is seeking a hands-on Grounds Maintenance worker to keep parks and public spaces clean, safe and well-presented. You will perform lawn mowing, trimming, hedging and garden upkeep, plus basic site clean-ups and litter collection across Townsville. A current QLD driver’s licence and White Card are required, with on-site outdoor work and teamwork emphasized.

You will operate small landscaping tools and be part of a supportive Parks team focused on community spaces.