Grounds Person | 2:1 | FIFO | Full Time | Cairns, QLD Sodexo · Cairns, REF28127P, au

Grounds Person | 2:1 | FIFO | Full Time | Cairns, QLD

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-26 Cairns, REF28127P, au Full-time Hybrid Trades Services
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$5,000–A$7,500/mo

About the Company

Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the leader in Food and Services, shaping better everyday experiences at every moment in life: work, heal, learn and play. The Group stands out for its independence, its founding family shareholding and its responsible business model. With its services, Sodexo meets all the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. For Sodexo, growth and social commitment go hand in hand. Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. Sodexo is included in the CAC Next 20, Bloomberg France 40, CAC SBT 1.5, FTSE 4 Good and DJSI indices. Sodexo Key figures: 24.1 billion euros Fiscal 2025 consolidated revenues 426,000 employees as at August 31, 2025 2 France-based private employer worldwide 43 countries 80 million consumers served daily 8.3 billion euros in market capitalization (as at October 22, 2025) Facilities Services Specialties: corporate real estate, food services, facilities management, Catering, Workplace, Workplace Experience

Responsibilities

  • ● Maintaining gardens, lawns, pathways, car parks, and landscaped areas.
  • ● Operating ride-on mowers, tractors, and a variety of power and hand tools.
  • ● Mowing, edging, pruning, hedge trimming, and weed control.
  • ● Removing litter, debris, leaves, grass clippings, and graffiti.
  • ● Inspecting and maintaining grounds equipment and vehicles.
  • ● Ordering and maintaining grounds supplies and equipment.
  • ● Reporting maintenance issues and safety hazards.
  • ● Conducting routine inspections of fences, access roads, and outdoor assets.
  • ● Working safely while following all health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.

Requirements

  • ● White Card
  • ● Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticulture.
  • ● Experience operating ride-on mowers and landscaping equipment.
  • ● A strong understanding of safe work practices and hazard awareness.
  • ● Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintaining high standards.
  • ● The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • ● Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • ● A current driver's licence (preferred).
  • ● The ability to obtain any required site clearances or licences.

Benefits

  • ● Be part of a global company with long-term career opportunities.
  • ● Supportive team environment with a strong safety-first culture.
  • ● Ongoing training and career development opportunities.