Sports Turf Technician Machinery operator – Sports Grounds Maintenance

Programmed Maintenance Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed Property Services is seeking a hands-on Sports Turf Technician to operate tractors, ride-on mowers and specialist turf equipment across sports fields and community facilities in Melbourne. You will maintain playing surfaces to a high standard and ensure safe, efficient machinery operation.

Ideal candidates will have experience in sports turf or grounds maintenance, a current driver's licence and a practical, team‑oriented approach to outdoor work.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports turf or grounds maintenance.
• Proven ability to operate heavy machinery and specialised turf equipment.
• Current driver's licence.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work outdoors, independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, ride-on mowers, aerators, top dressers, spray units and turf renovation equipment.
• Bobcat and Excavator operation at certain times of the year.
• Fertilizing, spraying, aeration and turf renovation.
• Maintain sports fields and playing surfaces.
• Complete machinery safety checks and routine maintenance.
• Maintain work records and follow safety procedures.
• Assist with general grounds maintenance across client sites.

Skills

Turf machinery operation

Heavy machinery operation

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Sports Turf Management

Tools

Bobcat

Excavator

Job description

Sports Turf Technician Machinery operator – Sports Grounds Maintenance

Sports Turf Technician Machinery operator – Sports Grounds Maintenance

Programmed Property Services | Permanent Full-Time | Waged Position

Skilled operating turf machinery? Join Programmed Property Services as a Turf Technician, maintaining sports fields and playing surfaces.

• Permanent, full-time waged position.
• Operate tractors, ride-on mowers and specialized turf machinery.
• Maintain sports fields, recreation reserves and community facilities.

About the Role

Programmed Property Services is seeking a hands-on Turf Technician with proven machinery operating skills to join our Sports Grounds Maintenance team.

You’ll operate specialized turf equipment and maintain sports fields, playing surfaces and recreational grounds to a high standard. This role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work, is mechanically minded and takes pride in safe machinery operation and quality results.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, ride-on mowers, aerators, top dressers, spray units and turf renovation equipment.
• Bobcat and Excavator operation at certain times of the year.
• Fertilizing, spraying, aeration and turf renovation.
• Maintain sports fields and playing surfaces.
• Complete machinery safety checks and routine maintenance.
• Maintain work records and follow safety procedures.
• Assist with general grounds maintenance across client sites.

About You

• Experience in sports turf, grounds maintenance, civil landscaping or a similar environment.
• Proven ability to operate heavy machinery and specialised turf equipment.
• Current driver's licence.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work outdoors, independently and as part of a team.

Highly regarded:

• Certificate III in Sports Turf Management or a related qualification.
• Chemical Users Accreditation (ACUP) or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining sports fields, golf courses or large turf areas.
• White Card, MR licence or higher, and First Aid certification.
• Irrigation maintenance experience.

Why Join Programmed Property Services?

• Permanent, full-time employment on a waged basis.
• Access to specialized turf machinery and equipment.
• Training, development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive team and strong safety culture.
• Varied work across sporting and community facilities.

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOL are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, underpinned by a culture of zero harm. We value diversity and seek to build a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences. We also recognize that great candidates come from a range of life stages and circumstances and, where operationally feasible, we welcome discussions regarding flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-share opportunities. If flexibility would support your success in this role, we encourage you to apply.