Gardener/Groundsman

Golden Cockerel is a successful and long-established poultry processing company with its Head Office and Processing Plant situated in Brisbane's south-east.  The organisation employs more than 550 people and is entering the next phase of its development with a commitment to the future growth of the company through a significant capital investment expansion project.

Are you passionate about creating beautiful outdoor spaces and eager to grow your career with a supportive, family-oriented team? Golden Cockerel is looking for a passionate grounds person to join our team and is dedicated to maintaining our site.

The role is based on a Tuesday to Saturday working week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance the appearance of the landscaping including the lawns, gardens, trees and other grounds maintained by Golden Cockerel
• General gardening and grounds maintenance including but not limited to – mowing, spraying weeds, blowing and/or sweeping of leaves, maintaining gardens, watering, trimming, pruning, planting.
• Cleaning external cobwebs from buildings and other structures on the property
• Cleaning drains
• Cleaning up and picking up of general external rubbish around the property
• Cleaning windows
• General external cleaning of buildings and structures using hoses and pressurised water equipment
• Pick up & delivery of maintenance parts and other items offsite and onsite as directed
• Maintain and perform minor repairs to grounds maintenance equipment
• Reporting identified issues including hazards and incidents
• Other general external maintenance tasks as directed

Minimum Education/Qualifications/Experience:

• Current open drivers license
• Experience in landscaping, gardening and grounds maintenance
• Experience with grounds maintenance equipment – motorized and non-motorized
• Basic level of knowledge in small engine equipment maintenance
• Time management skills
• Ability to follow directions and work independently