Facilities & Grounds Specialist

Blue Care; Carina; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Diversity and inclusion leave

Job summary

BlueCare is seeking a Maintenance and Grounds Officer based at Carina Aged Care Facility with regular travel across Wynnum, Labrador and portfolio sites. The role involves day-to-day upkeep of buildings, gardens and equipment, with a focus on safety, accessibility and resident well-being.

You will work independently as part of the Facilities & Maintenance team, supported by a broader network, and may travel between sites while ensuring a welcoming, well-presented environment for residents and

Qualifications

• Certificate in maintenance, grounds keeping, horticulture or related area is required.
• Experience maintaining buildings, plant, equipment, gardens or grounds.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence is essential.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking general maintenance and minor repairs to buildings, plant and equipment.
• Maintaining gardens and grounds, including planting, pruning and lawn care.
• Supporting preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues and safety hazards.
• Supporting contractors onsite, including site inductions and WHS requirements.
• Providing maintenance and grounds support across other BlueCare sites when required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

WHS knowledge

Customer focus

Teamwork

IT proficiency

Education

Certificate in maintenance

Job description

BlueCare is seeking a Maintenance and Grounds Officer based at Carina Aged Care Facility with regular travel across Wynnum, Labrador and portfolio sites. The role involves day-to-day upkeep of buildings, gardens and equipment, with a focus on safety, accessibility and resident well-being.

You will work independently as part of the Facilities & Maintenance team, supported by a broader network, and may travel between sites while ensuring a welcoming, well-presented environment for residents and