Garden Maintenance Specialist – Energy & Utilities Team

You'll be responsible for helping maintain grounds, gardens and vegetation across a variety of utility locations throughout North Queensland as part of our Ergon Energy and Powerlink maintenance contracts. This role offers variety, with work taking you from Mossman in the north through Cairns and down to Cardwell, with the potential to expand further into Townsville and surrounding regions. Travel is not excessive and varies depending on the monthly work schedule—some months there may be no overnight travel at all, while other months may involve approximately 4–8 days of travel across the entire month. Away-from-home allowances are paid when applicable. You will be required to undertake specialised training shortly after commencing employment to obtain the necessary credentials to work on these sites.

Key responsibilities

- Perform a range of garden and grounds maintenance duties, including mowing, whipper snipping, brush cutting, hedging, mulching and general vegetation management
- Operate gardening equipment, machinery and tools safely and effectively
- Maintain grounds and vegetation around designated utility infrastructure and facilities
- Follow site-specific safety requirements, procedures and instructions
- Travel to regional maintenance sites as required
- Work collaboratively with your team to complete scheduled maintenance efficiently and to a high standard
- Maintain excellent workmanship, presentation and attention to detail
- Communicate effectively with Lead Hands, Operations Managers and Administration Management
- Take responsibility for equipment, vehicles and the quality of your work
- Contribute positively to the continued growth and success of the Pinnacle team

About you





- Exceptional reliability, punctuality and consistency
- A genuine willingness to learn and undertake additional training
- Physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in North Queensland conditions
- Basic experience or familiarity with garden maintenance tools and equipment
- A positive attitude towards occasional regional travel
- A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Good communication skills and a willingness to take direction
- Pride in their workmanship and the presentation of the sites they maintain
- A current driver's licence

About us

Pinnacle Landscape Solutions is a leading, locally owned landscaping and garden maintenance company servicing Cairns and the wider Far North Queensland region. We specialise in maintaining and transforming commercial properties, large-scale grounds and landscapes, with a reputation built on quality workmanship, reliability, attention to detail and exceptional customer service. With a growing workforce of over 35 employees, we're proud of the team we've built and the opportunities we continue to create as our business expands.

- Full time employment with an established and growing local company
- Competitive wages based on experience and skills
- Specialised training and opportunities to gain industry credentials
- Paid away-from-home allowances for eligible regional travel
- The opportunity to travel throughout North Queensland and work across a variety of locations
- A supportive team environment with experienced Operations Managers and Lead Hands
- Opportunities for career progression and additional responsibilities as the company grows
- A strong focus on workplace safety, teamwork and professional development

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📌 Garden Maintenance Specialist – Energy & Utilities Team (Cairns North)
🏢 Pinnacle Landscape Solutions
📍 Cairns North