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Grounds Person | 2:1 | FIFO | Full Time | Cairns, QLD

Sodexo Cairns, QLD Remote senior full-time

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Description

We are currently seeking a motivated and reliable Grounds Person to join our team.

In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for maintaining landscaped areas, gardens, pathways, and outdoor facilities to a high standard, ensuring our client sites remain safe, functional, and visually appealing.

As a Grounds Person, your responsibilities will include:

  • Maintaining gardens, lawns, pathways, car parks, and landscaped areas.
  • Operating ride-on mowers, tractors, and a variety of power and hand tools.
  • Mowing, edging, pruning, hedge trimming, and weed control.
  • Removing litter, debris, leaves, grass clippings, and graffiti.
  • Inspecting and maintaining grounds equipment and vehicles.
  • Ordering and maintaining grounds supplies and equipment.
  • Reporting maintenance issues and safety hazards.
  • Conducting routine inspections of fences, access roads, and outdoor assets.
  • Working safely while following all health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • White Card
  • Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture.
  • Experience operating ride-on mowers and landscaping equipment.
  • A strong understanding of safe work practices and hazard awareness.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintaining high standards.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • A current driver's licence (preferred).
  • The ability to obtain any required site clearances or licences.

Why Join Sodexo?

  • Be part of a global company with long-term career opportunities.
  • Supportive team environment with a strong safety-first culture.
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

Skills

Required

  • White Card
  • grounds maintenance
  • landscaping
  • horticulture
  • ride-on mowers
  • power and hand tools
  • safe work practices
  • hazard awareness

Nice to have

  • current driver's licence

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Sodexo/744000146112159-grounds-person-2-1-fifo-full-time-cairns-qld-

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