Maintenance Hand || Flower Farm || Full-Time
Located near Ipswich, South East Queensland
07th May, 2025
Maintenance Hand || Flower Farm || Full-Time Located near Ipswich, South East Queensland Our client is seeking a practical and reliable Maintenance Hand with strong maintenance experience to join a busy commercial greenhouse operation. This is a full-time, long-term position with an hourly wage negotiable based on skills and experience.
About the Role: The role is focused on maintenance and support within a large-scale flower-growing facility, home to approximately 66,000 roses and 13,000 gerberas. You will work closely with the owner and play a key role in maintaining infrastructure and equipment, while also supporting a team of nine.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and repair irrigation systems, pumps, and machinery
Support the day-to-day running of greenhouse operations (non-growing duties)
Carry out spraying duties using a Quick Spray unit (ChemCert preferred) – PPE provided
General property maintenance as required
Work within a rotating roster, including every second weekend
Half-day on Fridays
Assist and support a team of nine staff in a hands-on capacity
Communicate regularly with the owner to prioritise maintenance needs
Requirements:
Strong background in maintenance, mechanical work, or similar
Previous experience with irrigation systems and general machinery
ChemCert certification highly regarded
Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
Physically fit and capable of manual work
Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Horticultural knowledge or a green thumb an advantage
Not suitable for Visa Holders
Other Details:
No accommodation provided
Training available
Applicants must provide a current CV with work-related references
This is a great opportunity for someone with a maintenance or mechanical background who enjoys practical, hands-on work in a horticultural setting.
For further details, contact Jess Frelek 0424 964 187.