Higgins 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 ROLE You 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 snipping

Weeding and general garden maintenance

Blowing down and maintaining overall site presentation

Hedging, pruning and plant maintenance

Replanting and replacing plants

Mulching and garden bed rejuvenation

Weed identification and treatment

Pest and weed management

Monitoring plant and turf health

Basic irrigation repairs and adjustments

Monitoring irrigation systems and identifying faults

Reporting irrigation, landscaping and maintenance issues

Identifying additional works that would benefit our clients

Maintaining equipment, vehicles and work areas to a professional standard

Following Higgins Property Services' WHS procedures and safe work practices

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES A 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 OPTIONS We can offer flexibility depending on the successful candidate.

Casual:

$38.00 per hour

Full time:

Salary package available, based on experience and suitability

The position will generally offer

35–38 hours per week , with working hours arranged around our client servicing schedule.

15% UPSELL COMMISSION In 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 YOU We are looking for someone with:

Previous grounds maintenance, landscaping or horticultural maintenance experience

Experience operating commercial mowing and grounds maintenance equipment





Good knowledge of plants, turf, weeds and general garden maintenance

Basic irrigation knowledge and fault-finding ability

Experience with weed and pest management

The ability to work independently and manage your daily workload

Confidence supervising, training and working alongside a junior employee

Strong attention to detail and presentation

Good communication and customer service skills

A proactive attitude and the ability to identify issues before they become bigger problems

A current Australian driver's licence

A strong commitment to workplace health and safety

Relevant 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 significant part of the continued growth of our business.

We offer:

$38.00 per hour casual rate or full-time salary option

Approximately 35–38 hours per week

15% commission on qualifying upsold works

Work van and grounds maintenance trailer provided

Van and trailer can be taken home

Ability to travel directly to scheduled sites

Consistent, ongoing work

Variety across residential display villages and commercial properties

Opportunity to supervise and develop a junior team member

Autonomy and responsibility for your sites

Opportunity to grow with Higgins Property Services

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.

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