Grounds Maintenance Crew Lead

The Role

A career in horticulture with Programmed offers a pathway to growth and opportunity. Many of our current supervisor/managers began their journey as Grounds Maintenance Crew Leads and build fulfilling careers through ongoing development.

We are seeking a motivated Grounds Team Lead to oversee and deliver grounds maintenance services across various Sydney Water sites in Western Sydney. This hands-on role involves regular travel between locations and active participation in maintenance tasks. A strong safety-first mindset is essential, as you’ll be responsible for upholding and promoting safe work practices across all activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate whipper snippers, blowers, and mowers to manage vegetation and maintain large open areas.
• Support broader grounds maintenance activities as needed.
• Lead on-site delivery of works, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and a consistent focus on safety.
• Record job details using an iPad, including photos, work logs, pre-starts, and labour entries.
• Conduct routine maintenance of tools and equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Adhere to and champion all safety procedures and work practices, ensuring team compliance and hazard awareness.

Requirements

• Valid Construction White Card.
• Current driver’s licence (essential).
• Experience with towing trailers or ability to learn
• Comfortable using digital systems and iPads for reporting.
• Positive, flexible attitude and strong teamwork skills.
• Safety-conscious with a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment for yourself and others.
• Willingness to complete onboarding requirements: medical checks, reference and police checks.
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance is essential.

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOL supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do.

Programmed and PERSOL strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOL, we encourage you to visit our website.