Private Property Advertisement

Location: Gordonvale, Cairns & Far North QLD

Employment Type: Casual - Full-time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm

About the Role

Seeking a hardworking, reliable and highly motivated Property Caretaker / Grounds & Maintenance Officer to take ownership of the day-to-day care, maintenance and presentation of a large private property located in Gordonvale.

This is a diverse, hands-on position covering all aspects of property maintenance, including lawns, gardens, paddocks, dams, swimming pools, residential surrounds, sheds, garages, vehicles, machinery and recreational equipment.

We are looking for someone who takes genuine pride in their work, has exceptional attention to detail and can independently identify, prioritise and complete tasks without requiring constant supervision.

Our expectation is simple: the property should be exceptionally well presented, all facilities and equipment properly maintained, and vehicles and recreational areas clean, organised and ready for use at all times.

This role requires someone who is proactive rather than reactive, capable of managing routine maintenance schedules while identifying and addressing issues before they become larger problems.

Key Responsibilities

Grounds, Gardens & Property Maintenance

- Mowing, whipper snipping, edging and maintaining lawns and grassed areas to a high standard.

- Operating tractors, slashers and zero-turn mowers to maintain paddocks, agistment areas and surrounding grounds.

- Weed spraying, removal and ongoing weed management across gardens, paddocks, fence lines and other property areas.

- Garden maintenance, including hedging, pruning, planting, mulching, fertilising and maintaining garden beds.

- Tree pruning and minor lopping within appropriate skills, including removal of fallen branches, sticks and green waste.

- Maintaining paddocks, fencing, gates and timber structures, including minor repairs, cleaning and oiling.

- Keeping dams, arena areas, access roads, driveways, pathways and property boundaries tidy and maintained.

- Removing animal waste and maintaining clean, hygienic outdoor areas.

- Maintaining swimming pools, including cleaning, routine checks and ensuring surrounding areas are clean and ready for use.

- Maintaining irrigation systems, hoses, sprinklers and drainage areas.

- General rubbish collection, waste management and green waste disposal.

Buildings, House Surrounds & Facilities

- General cleaning and upkeep of residential exteriors, outdoor living areas, sheds, garages and associated buildings.

- Pressure washing driveways, pathways, concrete surfaces and outdoor entertaining areas.

- Cleaning gutters, drains, external surfaces, windows and accessible roof drainage areas where safe and appropriate.

- Maintaining fences, gates, doors, outdoor fixtures and property structures.

- Keeping patios, verandahs, outdoor furniture and recreational areas clean and presentable.

- Identifying and reporting property damage, leaks, maintenance requirements and potential safety hazards.

- Completing minor repairs, general handyman duties and preventative maintenance within your capabilities.

- Monitoring pest activity and reporting infestations or required treatments.

- Ensuring the property is consistently clean, organised, safe and well presented.

Vehicle Cleaning,



Detailing & Presentation A key component of this position is ensuring all vehicles and recreational equipment are maintained to an excellent standard.

- Regularly washing, detailing, polishing and maintaining cars, vehicles and recreational equipment.

- Cleaning vehicle interiors and exteriors, including vacuuming, wiping surfaces and maintaining presentation.

- Ensuring vehicles are clean, tidy, properly stored and ready for use.

- Checking vehicle condition and identifying damage, defects or maintenance requirements.

- Maintaining garages, vehicle storage areas and associated equipment.

- Ensuring vehicles and recreational equipment are returned to their designated locations after cleaning or maintenance.

Machinery, Equipment & Workshop Maintenance

- Conducting routine inspections, cleaning and basic maintenance of tractors, slashers, zero-turn mowers, quad bikes, buggies and other property equipment.

- Completing basic mechanical servicing tasks within your experience and capabilities.

- Checking fluid levels, tyres, filters, batteries and general equipment condition.

- Identifying mechanical faults, damage or excessive wear and reporting issues promptly.

- Coordinating servicing and repairs as directed.

- Maintaining accurate records of servicing, inspections and maintenance requirements.

- Cleaning machinery and equipment after use and storing items correctly.

- Keeping workshops, garages, sheds, tool storage and equipment areas clean, organised and functional.

- Ensuring tools, machinery and equipment are maintained in safe working condition and ready when required.

General Property Management & Preventative Maintenance

- Planning and completing daily, weekly and monthly property maintenance schedules.

- Conducting regular property inspections to identify maintenance needs, hazards and potential improvements.

- Prioritising urgent safety and maintenance matters.

- Maintaining organised records of completed work and outstanding tasks.

- Monitoring property infrastructure, including fencing, water systems, drainage and general facilities.

- Identifying materials, supplies and replacement parts required for upcoming maintenance.

- Reporting significant maintenance issues and coordinating external contractors where authorised.

- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

- Taking responsibility for the overall appearance, upkeep and readiness of the property.

About You

We are looking for someone who is practical, hardworking, trustworthy and takes genuine pride in maintaining a property to an exceptional standard.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

- Previous experience in property maintenance, caretaking, groundskeeping, landscaping or a similar hands-on role.

- Experience operating tractors, slashers, ride-on mowers, whipper snippers and other grounds maintenance equipment.

- Practical mechanical knowledge and confidence completing basic machinery and equipment maintenance.

- Experience with vehicle cleaning,



detailing and general upkeep.

- Robust organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise daily responsibilities.

- A proactive attitude, with the initiative to identify work that needs completing without being instructed.

- Excellent attention to detail and consistently high standards of workmanship.

- Physical fitness and the ability to undertake demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

- The ability to work independently, efficiently and with minimal supervision.

- Reliability, honesty, discretion and a strong sense of personal responsibility.

- A sound understanding of workplace health and safety practices.

- Respect for private property, equipment, vehicles and personal belongings.

Essential Requirements

- Current driver's licence.

- Demonstrated experience using grounds maintenance tools and machinery.

- Ability to perform physical outdoor work.

- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.

- Willingness to undertake a broad range of property maintenance duties.

Highly Regarded

- Tractor and slashing experience.

- Basic mechanical servicing and maintenance skills.

- Experience maintaining large rural or lifestyle properties.

- Vehicle detailing experience.

- Pool maintenance experience.

- General handyman, fencing and property repair experience.

- White Card.

Privacy, Confidentiality & Trust

This position involves working on a private family property. As such, trustworthiness, discretion and respect for privacy are essential requirements of the role.

The successful applicant must

- Respect the privacy, personal space and belongings of the property owners and their family.

- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the owners, their routines, the property and its contents.

- Refrain from taking photographs, recording videos or sharing property-related information on social media without prior approval.

- Ensure visitors and unauthorised persons do not enter the property without the owners' permission.

- Handle all property assets, vehicles, equipment and personal belongings with care and respect.

- Maintain professional boundaries and demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times.

We are seeking someone who will treat the property and its assets with the same care, attention and responsibility they would their own.

What We Offer

- Casual for the first 3 months, continuing to Full-time employment with consistent Monday to Friday working hours.

- A varied and rewarding hands-on role.

- The opportunity to independently manage and maintain a large private property.

- A broad range of responsibilities involving grounds, machinery, vehicles and facilities.

- A position where initiative, reliability and attention to detail are genuinely valued.

- A supportive working environment with clear expectations.

Apply Now

If you are a hardworking, dependable and self-motivated individual who enjoys working outdoors, operating machinery and maintaining properties to a high standard, we encourage you to apply.

We are particularly interested in applicants who can demonstrate initiative, practical maintenance experience and the ability to independently manage a varied workload.

Only applicants who demonstrate the relevant practical experience, reliability and commitment to maintaining high standards will be considered.

📌 PROPERTY CARETAKER / GROUNDS & MAINTENANCE (Gordonvale)
🏢 NITRO CRUSHING
📍 Gordonvale