School Groundskeeper — Ovals, Gardens & Events (Full‑Time)

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education Office in Carindale, QLD, is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper for San Sisto College, Carina, to maintain the College’s grounds and facilities while ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

You will perform mowing, lawn care, and waste management, assist with event setups, operate and maintain equipment safely, and undertake routine maintenance and inspections across the site. A Certificate III or apprenticeship is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of maintaining playing surfaces, including fertilising, seeding, and turfing.
• Ability to assist in preparing ovals for sporting events and carnivals.
• Skilled in safely operating and maintaining small machinery, ensuring safety for all.
• Experience in equipment and plant maintenance, following the grounds maintenance plan.
• Ability to assist in ordering and purchasing materials for maintenance tasks.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications at Certificate III level, or completion of an apprenticeship.
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school grounds and facilities to ensure a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.
• Perform routine groundskeeping duties including mowing, landscaping, waste management, litter collection and general site presentation.
• Assist with the setup and pack down of school events, assemblies, sporting activities and community functions.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment, machinery and tools in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements.
• Undertake routine maintenance, minor repairs and facility inspections across the school site.
• Monitor and respond to maintenance requests, liaising with staff, contractors and service providers as required.
• Support the coordination and supervision of contractors on site and assist with sourcing materials and supplies.
• Contribute to the security of the school through opening and locking facilities and conducting site checks.
• Provide transport support for student excursions, events and activities when required and appropriately licensed.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Mowing

Equipment safety

Turf management

Minor repairs

Materials ordering

Certificate III

Education

Certificate III or apprenticeship

Tools

Small machinery

Job description

Brisbane Catholic Education Office in Carindale, QLD, is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper for San Sisto College, Carina, to maintain the College’s grounds and facilities while ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

You will perform mowing, lawn care, and waste management, assist with event setups, operate and maintain equipment safely, and undertake routine maintenance and inspections across the site. A Certificate III or apprenticeship is required.