Grounds Maintenance Officer
Hailey MyskoListed 9 Sep 2026
Closes 9 Oct 2026
Grounds Maintenance Officer | Multiple Opportunities Available
Your New Company
We are partnering with a well-established organisation responsible for maintaining and enhancing parks, reserves, gardens, streetscapes and community open spaces across Adelaide. Due to ongoing demand, opportunities are available for experienced Grounds Maintenance Officers to join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality outdoor environments.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive employer that values safety, teamwork and professional development.
Your New Role
As a Grounds Maintenance Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining parks, gardens, streetscapes and open spaces to a high standard. This hands-on role will see you undertaking a variety of horticultural, arboricultural and grounds maintenance tasks while helping to ensure public spaces remain safe, attractive and well-maintained.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Mowing, edging and maintaining turf areas
- Pruning trees, shrubs and garden beds
- Tree maintenance and basic arboriculture duties
- Planting, mulching and landscaping activities
- Weed identification and control
- Irrigation maintenance and repairs
- Operating mowers, brush cutters, chainsaws and other grounds maintenance equipment
- Assisting with garden and landscape improvement projects
- Loading, unloading and transporting materials and equipment
- Completing general site clean-up and maintenance activities
- Identifying and reporting hazards and maintenance issues
- Maintaining a safe, clean and organised work environment
What You'll Need to Succeed:
- Certificate III in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, Landscaping or Arboriculture, or substantial industry experience
- Arborist qualifications and/or experience highly regarded
- Experience operating grounds maintenance equipment and small plant
- White Card essential
- MR Licence preferred but not essential
- Strong understanding of safe work practices
- Ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work
- Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively within a team environment
What's in it for You?
- Competitive salary package
- Work across a variety of sites throughout Adelaide
- Supportive team culture
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Immediate start available for suitable candidates
What You Need to Do Now
If you're an experienced Grounds Maintenance Officer with horticulture or arboriculture experience looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Click Apply Now or contact Hailey Mysko at Hays Recruitment via Hailey.Mysko@hays.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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