Facilities & Grounds Technician – Queensland Sites

UnitingCare Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee discounts

12 weeks parental leave

Diversity & inclusion leave

Job summary

BlueCare is seeking a Maintenance and Grounds Officer to upkeep buildings, gardens and grounds across Queensland sites. Based in Wynnum with regular travel, you will undertake preventative and reactive maintenance to ensure safe, functional environments for residents and staff.

You’ll join the Facilities & Maintenance team, working independently yet connected with residents, colleagues and contractors. The role requires relevant certificates or proven experience and a current driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Certificate or demonstrable experience in maintenance or grounds care.
• Experience maintaining buildings, plant, gardens or grounds.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Strong customer focus with good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage work schedules and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with IT systems.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence – Essential.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to satisfy probity checks.

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 on site with inductions and WHS requirements.
• Providing maintenance and grounds support across BlueCare sites when required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Grounds keeping

Horticulture

Customer focus

Teamwork

Education

Maintenance certificate

Horticulture certification

Tools

Driver’s Licence

NDIS Screening

Job description

BlueCare is seeking a Maintenance and Grounds Officer to upkeep buildings, gardens and grounds across Queensland sites. Based in Wynnum with regular travel, you will undertake preventative and reactive maintenance to ensure safe, functional environments for residents and staff.

You’ll join the Facilities & Maintenance team, working independently yet connected with residents, colleagues and contractors. The role requires relevant certificates or proven experience and a current driver’s license.