General Hand

Carrington Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Onsite parking

Employee discounts

Job summary

Carrington Care is seeking a General Hand to join our Maintenance Team on the Carrington Campus in NSW. You will help maintain grounds, buildings and equipment to create a safe, clean environment for residents, visitors and staff.

This full-time role offers hands-on responsibilities in landscaping, minor repairs and facilities support, with opportunities to work both independently and as part of a team in a not-for-profit aged care setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in property/building services or grounds maintenance.
• Hands-on attitude and willingness to be hands-on.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Knowledge of WHS safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Gardening, hedge trimming and landscape maintenance.
• Carry out planned, preventative or reactive maintenance and repairs of buildings and plant.
• Support waste, linen and gardening services and associated logistics.
• Operate buggies, buses, and tow trailers, ensuring vehicles are well-presented.
• Support Hotel Services & Residential Aged Care teams to deliver high-quality services.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Building maintenance

Landscaping

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Are you a General Hand who enjoys getting involved with building and grounds maintenance to make a difference to the daily lives of others? Join Carrington's Maintenance Team and keep our estate's essential services running smoothly.

• Full TimeLocal opportunity on 250 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, new & historic buildings
• Building Maintenance, Landscaping or Horticulture experience an advantage.
• Enjoy working as a team and as an individual whilst engaging with residents in their community

About Us

Carrington is a not-for-profit center of excellence for retirees, providing a focus on person-centered quality care and health services to consumers of Independent Living, Residential Care and Community Care. At Carrington, we are committed to providing quality care for our Consumers so they can live a happier, healthier more independent life.

The Opportunity

As a General Hand you will ensure Carrington’s grounds, buildings, and equipment are maintained to a high standard, creating a safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing environment for residents, visitors and staff. We currently have a full time opportunity. As part of the Maintenance team, you will support facilities maintenance across the whole Carrington Campus, including:

Responsibilities

• Gardening - including hedging, landscape maintenance & seasonal projects.
• Maintenance – carry out planned, preventative or reactive maintenance & repairs of buildings, plant & roads
• Logistics – support waste & linen services, gardening team, and removalist activities for residents & business needs
• Driving – buggies, bus, towing trailers & ensuring vehicles are maintained to a high standard of presentation
• Support the Hotel Services & Residential Aged Care teams to deliver high quality services for our residents

About You

• Similar experience providing property/building services &/or grounds maintenance
• Take pride in your work & willingness to be hands-on
• Commitment to excellent customer service
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment & independently
• Understanding of safety and effective work practices in line with WHS legislation
• Current NSW driver’s license
• Right to work in Australia
• Completion of a pre-employment assessment and a National Criminal History check clearance to be completed during recruitment
• Building maintenance experience including painting, minor plumbing and general building repairs
• Horticultural/Landscaping experience
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Light rigid driver's license or higher is a bonus
• Current qualifications in the elevated working platforms (EWP)

Enjoy our Benefits

• Competitive pay, including annual review with performance-based increases
• Not for profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals/entertainment options) to optimise your income & pay less tax
• Enjoy“Carrington Day” – an Additional Christmas Public Holiday each year
• Wellbeing program providing a comprehensive support network at your fingertips 24/7
• Paid parental leave including superannuation
• 15% employee discount at our Rocksalt restaurant
• 10% off full price shoes at a local shoe store
• Free onsite parking across our picturesque campus