School Groundskeeper — Stable, Early-Morning Role

Excel Recruitment; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

The client in Ashtonfield, NSW, is seeking a Gardener to join a school environment on a long‑term basis. You will be involved in lawn mowing, pruning, weeding and basic grounds upkeep to keep the school grounds well presented.

Work hours are early mornings, with a 6am–7am start, Monday to Friday. The role requires punctuality, reliability and good communication while coordinating cleaners and carrying out light maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in garden / grounds maintenance, preferably in a school setting.
• Reliable and punctual with good time management.
• Ability to operate basic tools and perform minor maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Gardening - mowing lawns, whipper snipping
• Pruning and weeding
• Minor Maintenance Works - w/ Hand Tools
• Mowing
• Cleaning
• Basic computer knowledge
• Coordinating cleaners

Skills

Gardening

Lawn mowing

Pruning

Weeding

Time management

Punctual

Job description

The client in Ashtonfield, NSW, is seeking a Gardener to join a school environment on a long‑term basis. You will be involved in lawn mowing, pruning, weeding and basic grounds upkeep to keep the school grounds well presented.

Work hours are early mornings, with a 6am–7am start, Monday to Friday. The role requires punctuality, reliability and good communication while coordinating cleaners and carrying out light maintenance tasks.