Job Description
Higgins Property Services is looking for an experienced, reliable and motivated Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to join our growing team.
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This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in presenting outdoor spaces to a high standard, can work independently and is confident overseeing and providing direction to a junior team member.
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We service a range of high-quality residential display villages and commercial properties across South East Queensland, with a strong focus on presentation, reliability and proactive property maintenance.
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A fully equipped work van and grounds maintenance trailer will be provided for work use and can be taken home, allowing you to travel directly to scheduled sites as required.
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THE ROLE
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You will be responsible for the day-to-day grounds maintenance and presentation of our client sites.
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Your duties will include:
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Lawn mowing, edging and whipper snipping
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Weeding and general garden maintenance
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Blowing down and maintaining overall site presentation
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Hedging, pruning and plant maintenance
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Replanting and replacing plants
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Mulching and garden bed rejuvenation
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Weed identification and treatment
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Pest and weed management
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Monitoring plant and turf health
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Basic irrigation repairs and adjustments
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Monitoring irrigation systems and identifying faults
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Reporting irrigation, landscaping and maintenance issues
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Identifying additional works that would benefit our clients
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Maintaining equipment, vehicles and work areas to a professional standard
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Following Higgins Property Services' WHS procedures and safe work practices
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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A few days each week, you will oversee and work alongside a junior grounds maintenance labourer.
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This will include allocating tasks, providing direction and on-the-job training,



checking completed work and ensuring all sites are serviced efficiently and maintained to the Higgins Property Services standard.
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We are looking for someone who is happy to lead by example and work alongside their team, rather than simply supervise from the sidelines.
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HOURS & EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS
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We can offer flexibility depending on the successful candidate.
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Casual: $***** per hour
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Full-Time: Salary package available, based on experience and suitability
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The position will generally offer ***** hours per week, with working hours arranged around our client servicing schedule.
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15% UPSELL COMMISSION
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In addition to your normal pay, we offer a 15% commission on approved upsold works.
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We want our supervisor to proactively identify opportunities at our client sites — whether that's replacing plants, rejuvenating garden beds, additional mulching or other grounds improvements.
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If you identify an opportunity, help us secure the additional work and it qualifies under our commission structure, you earn 15% commission.
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This provides an excellent opportunity to increase your earnings while helping us continually improve our client sites and grow the Higgins Property Services grounds division.
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ABOUT YOU
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We are looking for someone with:
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Previous grounds maintenance, landscaping or horticultural maintenance experience
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Experience operating commercial mowing and grounds maintenance equipment
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Good knowledge of plants, turf, weeds and general garden maintenance
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Basic irrigation knowledge and fault-finding ability
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Experience with weed and pest management
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The ability to work independently and manage your daily workload
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Confidence supervising, training and working alongside a junior employee
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Strong attention to detail and presentation
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Good communication and customer service skills
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A proactive attitude and the ability to identify issues before they become bigger problems
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A current Australian driver's licence
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A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
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Relevant horticulture, landscaping, chemical application or irrigation
qualifications/tickets
will be highly regarded.
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WHY JOIN HIGGINS PROPERTY SERVICES?
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This isn't just another mowing position.
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We're looking for someone who can take ownership of our grounds maintenance sites and become an important part of the continued growth of our business.
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We offer:
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$***** per hour casual rate or full time salary option
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Approximately ***** hours per week
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15% commission on qualifying upsold works
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Work van and grounds maintenance trailer provided
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Van and trailer can be taken home
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Ability to travel directly to scheduled sites
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Consistent, ongoing work
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Variety across residential display villages and commercial properties
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Opportunity to supervise and develop a junior team member
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Autonomy and responsibility for your sites
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Opportunity to grow with Higgins Property Services
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If you're an experienced grounds maintenance professional who takes pride in their work, enjoys being hands-on and is ready to take responsibility for maintaining high-quality sites, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Grounds Maintenance Supervisor (Queensland)
🏢 Higgins Property Services
📍 Queensland