We are looking for a reliable, practical and hands-onMaintenance & Grounds Leadto help keep our childcare centres across Sydney safe, well maintained and looking their best.
This is afull-time, mobile rolefor someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work and prefers being out and about rather than working at the same site every day.
You will travel between our Sydney childcare centres, generally spending the day at one location, completing scheduled maintenance, groundskeeping and improvement works.
You will play an important role in creating safe, welcoming and well-presented environments for our children, families and team members.
About the role
Your day could include:
Mowing, whipper snipping and general garden maintenance
Landscaping and outdoor improvements
Completing scheduled handyman and maintenance jobs
Inspecting playgrounds, gates, fencing, sandpits and outdoor areas
Carrying out minor repairs and preventative maintenance
Identifying and addressing potential safety or maintenance issues
Pressure washing and general outdoor cleaning
Completing small improvement and refurbishment projects
Working with Centre Managers to prioritise maintenance needs
Our centres log maintenance jobs in advance, allowing you to arrive onsite with a clear list of priorities and focus on getting the work done.
About you
You do not need to be a qualified tradesperson, but you will need to be practical, capable and confident tackling a wide range of maintenance tasks.




We are looking for someone who:
Has experience in maintenance, handyman work, landscaping, groundskeeping or facilities management
Is confident using common tools and equipment
Has strong practical problem-solving skills
Can work independently and manage their own day
Takes pride in completing work properly and to a high standard
Has a strong focus on safety, presentation and preventative maintenance
Is reliable, organised and communicates well
Is comfortable travelling between locations across Sydney
Holds a current driver's licence
Has access to a reliable vehicle
Experience working in schools, childcare, aged care, hospitality, property maintenance or other multi-site environments would be highly regarded.
Benefits
Permanent full time position
Attractive remuneration
Monday to Friday work
Variety, with no two centres or days exactly the same
Autonomy to organise and complete your work
A mix of maintenance, landscaping and improvement projects
Work across a growing network of childcare centres
See the direct impact of your work every day
This is a great opportunity for an experienced maintenance or grounds qualified who enjoys being trusted to get on with the job and wants a role with plenty of variety.
If you take pride in maintaining great spaces and like the idea of working across a network of childcare centres throughout Sydney, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Maintenance & Grounds Person / Handyman (New South Wales)
🏢 The ELO Group
📍 New South Wales