Premium Grounds Maintenance Technician

Instyle Environments; Canberra; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Instyle Environments is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Labourer to join our Canberra team. This full-time role focuses on keeping outdoor spaces aesthetically pleasing and functional for clients year-round.

You will perform lawn mowing, garden bed care, paths upkeep, and operate equipment like ride-on mowers, trimmers, hedgers, and leaf blowers, while ensuring IPM Pest management and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of turf care, plant maintenance, and irrigation.
• Competency with equipment and machinery, with ability to operate safely and maintain tools.
• Physical fitness and ability to perform manual labour tasks in varying weather conditions.
• Current driver licence and ability to drive manual vehicles.
• Relevant qualifications or certifications in horticulture, landscaping, or grounds maintenance are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular lawn mowing, edging, and trimming to maintain neat and manicured garden areas.
• Garden bed maintenance: weeding, mulching, planting seasonal flowers and plants.
• Maintain garden paths and outdoor hardscaping with sweeping and debris clearance.
• Operate landscaping equipment including ride-on mowers, trimmers, hedgers, and leaf blowers.
• Carry out irrigation system checks and maintenance.
• Identify and treat pests, diseases, and weeds (IPM awareness).
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
• Follow health and safety regulations on client sites.

Skills

Turf care

Irrigation knowledge

Equipment safety

Manual labour

Attention to detail

Education

Horticulture qualification

Landscaping certification

Tools

Ride-on mower

Trimmer

Hedger

Leaf blower

Job description

Instyle Environments is seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance Labourer to join our Canberra team. This full-time role focuses on keeping outdoor spaces aesthetically pleasing and functional for clients year-round.

You will perform lawn mowing, garden bed care, paths upkeep, and operate equipment like ride-on mowers, trimmers, hedgers, and leaf blowers, while ensuring IPM Pest management and safety standards are met.