Grounds & Maintenance Technician — Aged Care Campus

Carinity; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Value driven organisation

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Carinity is seeking a hands-on Grounds and Maintenance Officer to care for our residential aged care site in the Rockhampton region, Queensland. You’ll perform general building repairs, garden upkeep, and manage basic admin like invoices and records, while working closely with a friendly multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for residents and staff.

You’ll use ride-on movers and tractors, maintain tools, follow safety procedures, and support regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in general gardening and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety Standards.
• Ability to operate ride-on mower and power garden tools.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repairs, preventative maintenance, and organise contractors when needed.
• Care for lawns, gardens, paths, and outdoor areas to a high standard.
• Carry out routine tasks like rubbish removal, gutter cleaning, watering, pruning, and planting.
• Maintain tools and ensure safe handling of equipment and chemicals.
• Keep accurate maintenance records, support regulatory compliance, and uphold safety procedures.
• Assist with stock control and basic admin such as processing invoices and keeping registers updated.

Skills

Gardening

General maintenance

Ride-on mower operation

Tool handling

WHS knowledge

Tools

Ride-on mower

Power tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Carinity is seeking a hands-on Grounds and Maintenance Officer to care for our residential aged care site in the Rockhampton region, Queensland. You’ll perform general building repairs, garden upkeep, and manage basic admin like invoices and records, while working closely with a friendly multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for residents and staff.

You’ll use ride-on movers and tractors, maintain tools, follow safety procedures, and support regulatory compliance.