We are seeking a reliable, motivated and experienced Sports Field Groundsman to join our team on a part-time permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in turf management, horticulture, grounds maintenance or greenkeeping who takes pride in maintaining high-quality sports fields and surrounding facilities.
The successful applicant will play an important role in ensuring our grounds are presented to a high standard, maintained safely and kept ready for regular training, competition and community use.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Routine mowing and maintenance of sports fields and surrounding grounds
- Turf management, including fertilising, weed control and general turf-care practices
- Sports-field preparation and presentation for games and training
- Line marking and maintaining accurate field markings
- General horticultural and garden maintenance
- Irrigation system monitoring and basic maintenance
- Identifying and reporting turf, irrigation, drainage and general grounds issues
- Operating and maintaining grounds maintenance equipment
- General maintenance of grounds, facilities and outdoor areas
- Ensuring grounds and facilities are clean, safe and presented to a high standard
- Carrying out seasonal and scheduled maintenance programs
- Assisting with other grounds and facility maintenance as required
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience in horticulture, greenkeeping or sports-field maintenance
- Has a genuine interest in maintaining quality sporting surfaces
- Is reliable, punctual and takes pride in their work
- Can work independently and manage daily maintenance requirements
- Has good attention to detail
- Is physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Can safely operate grounds maintenance machinery and equipment
- Has good communication skills and a positive, practical attitude
- Understands the importance of maintaining safe and playable sports facilities
What We Offer
- Part-time permanent employment
- Consistent ongoing work
- A varied role across sports-field, turf and general grounds maintenance
- The opportunity to work within a sporting and community environment
- A supportive team environment
- Salary TBC with successful applicant, above award wages paid with generous benefits paid
- 25-35 hours per week (flexible hours available)
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