Job DescriptionHiggins Property Services is looking for an experienced, reliable and motivated Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to join our growing team.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.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.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.THE ROLEYou will be responsible for the day-to-day grounds maintenance and presentation of our client sites.Your duties will include:Lawn mowing, edging and whipper snippingWeeding and general garden maintenanceBlowing down and maintaining overall site presentationHedging, pruning and plant maintenanceReplanting and replacing plantsMulching and garden bed rejuvenationWeed identification and treatmentPest and weed managementMonitoring plant and turf healthBasic irrigation repairs and adjustmentsMonitoring irrigation systems and identifying faultsReporting irrigation, landscaping and maintenance issuesIdentifying additional works that would benefit our clientsMaintaining equipment, vehicles and work areas to a skilled standardFollowing Higgins Property Services' WHS procedures and safe work practicesSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESA few days each week, you will oversee and work alongside a junior grounds maintenance labourer.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.We are looking for someone who is happy to lead by example and work alongside their team, rather than simply supervise from the sidelines.HOURS & EMPLOYMENT OPTIONSWe can offer flexibility depending on the successful candidate.Casual: $***** per hourFull-Time: Salary package available, based on experience and suitabilityThe position will generally offer ***** hours per week, with working hours arranged around our client servicing schedule.15% UPSELL COMMISSIONIn addition to your normal pay, we offer a 15% commission on approved upsold works.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.If you identify an opportunity, help us secure the additional work and it qualifies under our commission structure,



you earn 15% commission.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.ABOUT YOUWe are looking for someone with:Previous grounds maintenance, landscaping or horticultural maintenance experienceExperience operating commercial mowing and grounds maintenance equipmentGood knowledge of plants, turf, weeds and general garden maintenanceBasic irrigation knowledge and fault-finding abilityExperience with weed and pest managementThe ability to work independently and manage your daily workloadConfidence supervising, training and working alongside a junior employeeStrong attention to detail and presentationGood communication and customer service skillsA proactive attitude and the ability to identify issues before they become bigger problemsA current Australian driver's licenceA strong commitment to workplace health and safetyRelevant horticulture, landscaping, chemical application or irrigation qualifications/tickets will be highly regarded.WHY JOIN HIGGINS PROPERTY SERVICES?
This isn't just another mowing position.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.We offer:$***** per hour casual rate or full-time salary optionApproximately ***** hours per week15% commission on qualifying upsold worksWork van and grounds maintenance trailer providedVan and trailer can be taken homeAbility to travel directly to scheduled sitesConsistent, ongoing workVariety across residential display villages and commercial propertiesOpportunity to supervise and develop a junior team memberAutonomy and responsibility for your sitesOpportunity to grow with Higgins Property Services
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📌 Grounds Maintenance Supervisor (Queensland)
🏢 Higgins Property Services
📍 Queensland