Position Summary:

The Maintenance/Gardener plays a key role in maintaining the safety, presentation, and functionality of indoor & outdoor spaces across two nearby school campuses. This hands-on role suits someone who is reliable, safety-conscious, and takes pride in keeping outdoor areas clean, attractive, and well-kept. This role would suit an ex-tradesman, gardener, builder or electrician.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working within a team of two required to provide general and basic maintenance services and repairs, mow lawns, trim edges, and maintain garden areas using appropriate tools and equipment

• Prune trees, shrubs, and hedges for safety and appearance

• Weed, mulch, fertilize, and maintain garden beds and landscaped areas

• Operate and maintain power tools, garden tools and machinery safely and efficiently

• Remove litter, sweep paths, and keep outdoor walkways clean and safe

• Report hazards, damage, or safety concerns to Operations/Account Manager, and nominated school staff

• Support event or seasonal setup and pack-down of outdoor areas when required

• Follow health and safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE

• Maintain respectful, professional conduct while working in public or sensitive environments such as schools and aged care homes

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, gardening, landscaping, or outdoor cleaning desirable. On the job training provided.

• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions

• Able to work independently and follow direction

• High attention to detail and strong work ethic

• Respectful and courteous behaviour around students, staff, residents, and the public

• Familiarity with safe handling of grounds equipment, most tools, ride-on mower and chemicals

• Good communication skills and ability to work across multiple sites

• Current valid Driver's Licence (required)

• Working with Children Check (required for work at schools and child-related sites)

• Working with Children Check can be obtained after receiving a position offer

• Police Check (may be required for aged care or council contracts)

• Police Check can be obtained after receiving a position offer

Work Environment & Conditions:

• Outdoor physical work across multiple locations

• Use of power tools, lawn mowers, blowers, whipper snippers, and other grounds equipment

• Will involve work during school hours, near vulnerable persons, or in public spaces

• Casual hours based on operational needs and site requirements

Job Type: Casual (Approx. 8 hours per day, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Licence/Certification:

• Manual Driver Licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: School, Broadmeadows