Gardener | General Labourer

Role Summary

CrewSELECT is seeking reliable Grounds Maintenance Labourers / Gardener Offsiders to support Commercial Gardeners across a range of commercial, industrial, and facilities-managed sites. This is a hands-on support role focused on programmed maintenance, reactive works, and assisting with irrigation and reticulation tasks.

This role is ideal for candidates looking to build skills in commercial grounds maintenance and irrigation while working as part of a site-based team.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Commercial Grounds Maintenance

• Lawn mowing, edging, and line trimming on commercial sites
• Pruning, hedging, and maintenance of shrubs and trees
• Weed control (manual and chemical where certified)
• Mulching, fertilising, and general garden bed maintenance
• Green waste removal and site clean-up
• Maintain presentation standards in line with client SLAs

Irrigation & Reticulation

• Inspect, operate, and maintain irrigation and reticulation systems
• Fault finding and repair of leaks, broken heads, solenoids, valves, and controllers
• Adjust controllers and watering schedules to suit seasonal conditions
• Carry out reactive irrigation repairs as required
• Report major faults or upgrade requirements to supervisors

Reactive & Asset Maintenance

• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks within required timeframes
• Identify hazards and undertake minor repairs where safe to do so
• Report vandalism, defects, and safety risks
• Assist with minor hardscape maintenance (pavers, edging, garden beds)
• Complete job records, timesheets, and maintenance reports as required

Safety & Compliance

• Comply with all WHS requirements, site rules, and CrewSELECT policies
• Conduct pre-start checks on tools, equipment, and vehicles
• Use PPE correctly and always maintain a safety-first approach

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in commercial gardening and grounds maintenance
• Strong working knowledge of irrigation and reticulation systems
• Experience in reactive maintenance environments
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites
• Competent with commercial gardening equipment and machinery
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills

Licences & Tickets (Essential / Highly Regarded)

• Current Driver’s Licence (essential)
• White Card (essential)
• Cert II or III in Horticulture (highly regarded)
• ChemCert / Chemical Handling Ticket (desirable)
• Irrigation qualification or demonstrated experience (highly regarded)

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, punctual, and well-presented
• Proactive and solution-focused
• Safety-conscious with strong attention to detail
• Professional attitude when representing CrewSELECT on client sites

If interested, please apply and we will contact you.