Leading Hand – Lawn & Property Maintenance

Lawn & Order Property Maintenance | Townsville, QLD

Employment Type: Casual
Pay Rate: $40.00 per hour (inclusive of casual loading and allowance)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (37.5 paid hours per week)

Build a Career. Lead a Team. Grow With Us.

Lawn & Order Property Maintenance is entering an exciting new chapter as we expand our property maintenance operations throughout Townsville and surrounding areas.

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and highly capable Leading Hand to take responsibility for supervising our field crew, maintaining exceptional workmanship standards and ensuring the efficient delivery of our services.

This is more than an opportunity to lead a mowing crew.

We are looking for someone who takes genuine pride in their work, demonstrates strong leadership potential and is interested in building a long-term career with our business.

For the right individual, this position offers the potential for career progression into senior operational management, including a future Chief Operations Manager role within our Townsville branch.

Key Responsibilities

As Leading Hand, you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising day-to-day field operations while remaining actively involved in delivering our services.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Leading, supervising and supporting field crew members.
- Performing and overseeing residential and commercial lawn mowing, edging and whipper snipping.
- Undertaking hedging, pruning and general garden maintenance.
- Managing acreage mowing and broader property maintenance activities.
- Performing and supervising pressure cleaning and exterior house washing.
- Undertaking turf preparation, installation and irrigation works.
- Performing and overseeing solar panel cleaning.
- Ensuring equipment, machinery and company vehicles are treated responsibly and maintained appropriately.
- Monitoring workmanship,



productivity and job completion standards.
- Reviewing completed work and ensuring accurate job notes are submitted for management approval.
- Maintaining skilled communication with clients and management.
- Promoting safe working practices and a positive, accountable team environment.

All quoting, pricing, financial decisions and major operational approvals remain the responsibility of management.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

- Has substantial practical experience in lawn care, gardening or property maintenance.
- Demonstrates confidence operating commercial mowing and landscaping equipment.
- Has proven leadership experience or the demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate a team.
- Takes pride in delivering consistently high-quality results.
- Can organise workloads, prioritise tasks and maintain productivity.
- Communicates professionally with clients, colleagues and management.
- Demonstrates initiative, reliability, accountability and sound judgement.
- Is comfortable undertaking physically demanding outdoor work in North Queensland conditions.
- Is willing to learn, accept feedback and develop their management capabilities.
- Understands the importance of representing a professional property maintenance business.

We value practical competence, professionalism, personal accountability and a willingness to grow.

What We Offer

- $40.00 per hour, inclusive of casual loading and allowance.
- Monday-to-Friday working arrangements.
- 37.5 paid hours per week.
- A genuine leadership position with operational responsibility.




- Direct communication with business management.
- Employee mentoring and leadership development.
- The opportunity to contribute to the growth of an expanding property maintenance business.
- Potential long-term progression into senior operational management.

Your Future With Lawn & Order

Our vision extends beyond building a successful property maintenance crew.

As Lawn & Order Property Maintenance grows, we intend to develop a strong operational leadership structure capable of supporting our long-term expansion.

The successful Leading Hand will have the opportunity to develop their skills in team leadership, workforce coordination, service delivery, quality assurance and operational management.

For an exceptional candidate who demonstrates the necessary capability, commitment and leadership qualities, there may be an opportunity to progress into a future Chief Operations Manager position overseeing our Townsville branch.

Career progression will be dependent on individual performance, business requirements and future opportunities.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced property maintenance professional who is ready to take on greater responsibility and build a meaningful career, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your resume and a brief introduction outlining your relevant industry experience, leadership capabilities and interest in the position.

Lawn & Order Property Maintenance

Professional Standards. Exceptional Results. Long-Term Opportunities.

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

- Employee mentoring program

Experience:

- Lawn care: 3 years (Required)
- Supervising: 2 years (Required)

Licence/Certification:

- White Card (Required)
- Chemical Handling/ACDC accreditation (Preferred)
- First Aid Certification (Required)
- Pole Saw Operation - Statement of Attainment (Required)
- Australian drivers license (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Leading Hand – Lawn & Property Maintenance (Townsville)
🏢 Lawn And Order Property Maintanence
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