General Hand - (Centralised)

Narooma; Toowoomba Regional; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward and recognition programs

Tailored induction and training models

Well designed locations with latestfac

Networking opportunities within the bu

Job summary

InvoCare is seeking a dedicated Parks and Gardens team member to maintain the high standards of our Memorial Park. You will perform a range of general maintenance tasks to keep facilities inviting and respectful for visiting families.

You will engage with the public in sensitive situations, assist with burial and cremation duties on a rotating roster, and contribute to ongoing projects that improve the look and feel of our sites.

Qualifications

• Horticultural, gardening or landscaping experience.
• Be adaptable and flexible, and able to work in all weather conditions.
• Strong customer focus and sensitivity when dealing with grieving people.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and construction tasks in Memorial Park.
• Contribute to burial duties when required and assist with cremation duties on a rotating roster.

Skills

Horticultural experience

Customer service

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Valid driver's license

Job description

Description

InvoCare is an industry leader within the funeral industry, we currently operate over 300funeral locations, 17 cemeteries and 29 crematoria, throughout Australia, New Zealand and Singapore and growing.

About you:

You will have experience in and have the ability to perform a wide variety of manual labour tasks, indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. You love dealing with people, are adaptable and flexible and take great pride in your work . You will also have:

• Horticultural, gardening or landscaping experience (preferably)e adaptable and flexible
• Have the capacity to perform heavy lifting, landscaping and general maintenance duties for extended periods of time.
• Be highly customer-focused, have sensitivity to grieving people and to communicate effectively with the public.
• A capacity to be at ease working in a cemetery and crematoria environment.
• A willingness to work co-operatively as part of a team
• Current manual unrestricted drivers’ license.

About the role:

As a member of our Parks and Gardens team, you will play an important role maintaining the high standards of our Memorial Park and contributing to new projects that improve the look and feel of our facilities.You will have lots of variety in your day to day work performing general maintenance and construction tasks that include participating in burial duties when required and assisting with cremation duties on a rotating roster.

Benefits of joining InvoCare:

You may not have considered this industry before, but we provide vital services to families that helps them to celebrate the lives of those they loved. Our staff live our values every day and get to experience the gratitude that comes with offering such a meaningful service. The benefits you can receive include:

• Reward and recognition programs
• Tailored induction and training programs
• Well designed and fitted out locations with the latest facilities to assist in providing an exceptional client family experience
• Networking opportunities across the business and with peers
• Birthday and paid parental leave
• Free access Employee Assistant Program
• We are a diverse workplace and equal opportunity employer

At InvoCare we are committed to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures.

*As part of our recruitment process applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and medical/physical assessment to ensure fitness to complete the inherent requirements of the position. Please note that applicants with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position and each application will be considered on its merits