Hands-On Grounds Maintenance — 4-Day Week (Part-Time)

Green by Nature; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day week

Based in Greenvale

Job summary

Green by Nature in Melbourne's outskirts is seeking a hands-on Grounds Maintenance team member for a perman ent part-time role based at Greenvale. You will help maintain playgrounds, park furniture, fencing and other public assets to keep them safe, functional and well presented.

The role offers a varied outdoor workload across cleaning, minor construction and repairs, demanding practical problem-solving, safe tool use and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather as part of a

Qualifications

• Experience in asset maintenance, handyman work, parks maintenance or similar hands-on roles.
• Experience with minor repairs, painting and staining.
• Safe use of hand and power tools.
• Physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repairs and minor construction across playgrounds, park furniture and fencing.
• Complete repairs, painting and staining of park furniture and other assets.
• Pressure wash park furniture, showers, drinking fountains and surrounding areas.
• Remove graffiti from Council assets and public spaces.
• Perform basic handyman and minor repair works.
• Inspect assets for damage, hazards or maintenance needs.
• Safely operate hand and power tools.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas and tools.
• Follow safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Asset maintenance

Handyman work

Parks maintenance

Construction

Tool safety

Outdoor work

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Pressure washing

Paint/stain

Job description

• Permanent Part-time position (4 day week)

• Hands-on role with plenty of variety
• Role based in Greenvale
• Permanent Part-time position (4 day week)

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Grounds Maintenance team member to assist with the maintenance, cleaning, repairs and minor construction at Aitken College located in Greenvale.

This varied outdoor role will see you working across playgrounds, park furniture, fencing and other public assets to ensure they remain safe, functional and well presented.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repairs and minor construction works across playgrounds, park furniture and fencing.
• Complete repairs, painting and staining of park furniture and other assets.
• Undertake routine cleaning and pressure washing of park furniture, showers, drinking fountains and surrounding areas.
• Remove graffiti from Council assets and public spaces.
• Perform general handyman and minor repair works as required.
• Inspect assets and identify damage, hazards or maintenance requirements.
• Safely operate hand and power tools required to complete maintenance activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, tools and equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and work practices to ensure a safe environment for yourself, your team and the public.

About You

• Previous experience in asset maintenance, handyman work, parks maintenance, construction or a similar hands-on role will be highly regarded.
• Experience completing minor repairs, painting, staining and general maintenance works.
• Confident using a range of hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• A practical approach to problem-solving with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain.

Benefits

• Enjoy a varied, hands-on role working across parks and open spaces.
• Opportunity to utilise and develop your maintenance and handyman skills.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Access to industry-leading knowledge, equipment and resources.

Our Team & Culture

Discover Green by Nature. Our purpose is to enhance lives by constructing, nurturing and maintaining exceptional green spaces. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Safety is a critical part of our culture.

We embrace and celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Accountability, Bravery and Care are our core values.

How to Apply

Grow with us at Green by Nature! If you're looking for a varied, hands-on role maintaining parks and community assets, submit your resume today.

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