Aligned Property Services – Broadmeadows VIC

The Maintenance/Gardener plays a key role in maintaining the safety, presentation, and functionality of indoor & outdoor spaces across two nearby school campuses. This hands-on role suits someone who is reliable, safety-conscious, and takes pride in keeping outdoor areas clean, attractive, and well-kept. This role would suit an ex-tradesman, gardener, builder or electrician.

Key Responsibilities:

- Working within a team of two required to provide general and basic maintenance services and repairs, mow lawns, trim edges, and maintain garden areas using appropriate tools and equipment
- Prune trees, shrubs, and hedges for safety and appearance
- Weed, mulch, fertilize, and maintain garden beds and landscaped areas
- Operate and maintain power tools, garden tools and machinery safely and efficiently
- Remove litter, sweep paths, and keep outdoor walkways clean and safe
- Report hazards, damage, or safety concerns to Operations/Account Manager, and nominated school staff
- Support event or seasonal setup and pack-down of outdoor areas when required
- Follow health and safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE
- Maintain respectful, professional conduct while working in public or sensitive environments such as schools and aged care homes

Key Skills & Attributes:





- Previous experience in grounds maintenance, gardening, landscaping, or outdoor cleaning desirable. On the job training provided.
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
- Able to work independently and follow direction
- High attention to detail and strong work ethic
- Respectful and courteous behaviour around students, staff, residents, and the public
- Familiarity with protected handling of grounds equipment, most tools, ride-on mower and chemicals
- Good communication skills and ability to work across multiple sites
- Current valid Driver's Licence (required)

Working with Children Check (required for work at schools and child-related sites)

Working with Children Check can be obtained after receiving a position offer

Police Check (may be required for aged care or council contracts)

Police Check can be obtained after receiving a position offer

Work Environment & Conditions:

Use of power tools, lawn mowers, blowers, whipper snippers, and other grounds equipment

Will involve work during school hours, near vulnerable persons, or in public spaces

Casual hours based on operational needs and site requirements

Job Type: Casual (Approx. 8 hours per day, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.)

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📌 School Maintenance/Gardener (Melbourne)
🏢 Aligned Property Services
📍 Melbourne