Hays | Trades & Labour
Grounds Maintenance Worker
15 days ago
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Important information
Contract type:
Freelance / Contract
Location:
Gold Coast QLD, Australia
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
8 October 2026
What they need
Your new company
Hays Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading provider of grounds maintenance services. Known for delivering quality outcomes and maintaining high safety standards, this organisation offers a supportive team environment and the opportunity to work across a variety of exciting projects.
Your new role
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Worker to join a professional team servicing a range of clients across the Southeast Queensland region. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in presenting outdoor spaces to a high standard, and has experience in garden and landscape maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lawn mowing, edging, whipper snipping, and general turf maintenance
- Garden bed maintenance, including weeding, mulching, planting, and watering
- Following daily schedules across multiple locations
- Hedge trimming, pruning, and shaping of shrubs and plants
- Safe operation and maintenance of landscaping equipment and hand tools
- Removal of green waste and site clean-up following maintenance activities
- Application of basic fertiliser and pest control treatments as required
- Communicating effectively with supervisors and team members
- Adhering to workplace health and safety procedures at all times
- Reporting equipment faults, hazards, or site maintenance issues promptly
What you'll need to succeed
- Current manual driver's licence and access to reliable transport
- Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, gardening, or turf management
- Physically fit with the ability to undertake manual outdoor work across a variety of weather conditions
- Demonstrated experience operating landscaping equipment, including mowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, and other powered garden tools
- Experience operating Walker Mowers, Cylinder Mowers, or similar commercial mowing equipment will be highly regarded
- Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering work to a consistently high standard
- Reliable and dependable, with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to work autonomously as well as contribute effectively within a team environment
- Willingness and ability to obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety, with a proactive approach to safe work practices and procedures
What you'll get in return
- Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay cycles
- Supportive and team-oriented workplace culture
- Ongoing work with long-term and permanent career opportunities available
- Opportunities for career progression, training, and professional development
- Work with an organisation that values safety, reliability, and quality workmanship
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment and beyond
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your Resume/CV to [email protected] or call Taquin on [07 5667 5231](tel:07 5667 5231) for a confidential chat.
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