Home Maintenance Worker

Peppercorn Services; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 34 000 - 44 000; Temps partiel

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Tools and PPE provided

Résumé du poste

Peppercorn Services in Western Sydney is seeking a practical, safety-focused Home Maintenance Worker to help older people and those living with disability stay safe and comfortable at home. You’ll perform lawn and garden tasks, minor repairs, and on-site risk assessments, traveling between client locations.

This is hands-on work with an emphasis on safety and independence. You’ll use tablets or phones for reporting, drive company vehicles, and communicate respectfully to support clients’

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening, lawn care, or general home maintenance.
• Strong understanding of safe work practices (WHS).
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Good communication with older people and people with disability.
• Current NSW Driver Licence.

Responsabilités

• Provide lawn mowing, edging, pruning, pressure washing, and other safety-related yard work.
• Carry out minor home maintenance tasks (e.g. fixing locks, changing light bulbs, assembling furniture).
• Conduct on-site risk assessments and work safely at all times.
• Use mobile devices for scheduling, reporting, and documentation.
• Drive and maintain company vehicles and equipment.
• Communicate respectfully with clients, supporting their dignity and independence.

Connaissances

Lawn care

Gardening

Time management

Client communication

Digital literacy

Safety awareness

Outils

Mobile devices

Description du poste

SCHADS Award Level 2 | Part Time 30hours - Able to work up to 38 hours | Western Sydney & surrounds

About Us

Community Culture is a leading not-for-profit organisation supporting people across Western Sydney to live safely and independently at home. Through our subsidiaries, Active Care Network and Peppercorn Services, we’ve been delivering trusted community services since 1982.

Our vision is simple: a thriving, inclusive community where everyone feels supported, connected, and empowered.
Our values – Courage, Compassion, Collaboration, Commitment, and Connection – shape everything we do.

The Role

We’re looking for a practical, safety-focused Home Maintenance Worker to join our team. In this role, you’ll help older people and people living with disability to stay safe and comfortable in their homes. From mowing lawns and clearing pathways to carrying out minor repairs, your work will make a real difference to people’s independence and wellbeing.

This is hands-on work that requires initiative, respect for clients, and a commitment to safety. You’ll be on the road, using company vehicles and equipment, and supported by a dedicated home maintenance team.

What You’ll Do

• Provide lawn mowing, edging, pruning, pressure washing, and other safety-related yard work

• Carry out minor home maintenance tasks (e.g. fixing locks, changing light bulbs, assembling furniture)

• Conduct on-site risk assessments and work safely at all times

• Use mobile devices for scheduling, reporting, and documentation

• Drive and maintain company vehicles and equipment

• Communicate respectfully with clients, supporting their dignity and independence

What You’ll Bring

Experience in gardening, lawn care, or general home maintenance
Strong understanding of safe work practices (WHS)
Confidence in working independently and managing time effectively
Good communication skills, with respect for older people and people with disability
Physically fit and capable of outdoor, hands-on work
Digital literacy (using tablets or phones for reporting and schedules)
Current NSW Driver Licence

Highly regarded: Experience working with older people or people with disability, and basic horticulture skills.

Compliance Requirements

• Right to Work in Australia

• NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Working With Children Check

• Current First Aid Certificate

• Current Driver Licence

Why Join Us?

• Make a genuine difference every day in your local community

• Be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Salary packaging available under the Not-for-Profit scheme

• Tools, and PPE provided

If you’re passionate about helping others, enjoy practical hands-on work, and want to be part of a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you.