Maintenance Gardener/Officer

For Purpose Aged Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

For Purpose Aged Care in Officer, Victoria, is seeking a Maintenance/Gardening Officer to keep the interior and exterior of the facility in excellent condition, ensuring resident comfort and wellbeing while advising on repairs as needed.

The role requires experience in building maintenance, the ability to work autonomously, and a willingness to contribute to after-hours tasks. You will need OH&S knowledge, strong communication, and a practical approach to cost-effective planning.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance.
• OH&S & Fire/Evacuation knowledge desirable.
• Able to use tools and perform varied tasks.
• Willingness to contribute to after-hours maintenance when needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain interior and exterior of the building to a high standard.
• Advise on replacements or repairs as required.
• Contribute to after-hours maintenance requirements from time to time.
• Document plans for work, costs and priorities.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Outdoor work

OH&S knowledge

Autonomous work

Welding (advantage)

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

For Purpose Aged Care is looking for a Maintenance/Gardening Officer to join our aged care facility in Officer.

The role is essential to maintain the interior and exterior of the building to a high standard, having regard for the comfort and wellbeing of residents and advising on replacement or repairs as required.

To be successful in this position you will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Experience in building maintenance
• Knowledge of Aged Care industry is desirable
• Thorough understanding of all legislative requirements pertaining to maintenance and repairs i.e. OH&S & Fire/Evacuation
• Enjoy working outdoors
• Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks including use of tools and equipment
• Willingness to contribute to after-hours maintenance requirements from time to time
• Excellent communication skills and respect for residents and colleagues
• Previous experience working autonomously with limited direction
• Ability to weld would be an advantage
• Be able to make decisions about costs and priorities and documenting a full plan for work to be completed
• Contribute to the support of aged care residents by providing quality service as required, and with respect to dignity and privacy.
• Trade Qualification e.g. B Grade Electrician & OHS Qualification is advantageous
• A current Queensland driver’s licence
• Reliable with a strong work ethic

The successful applicant will also need to provide:

• A current police check (within 12 months of the commencement date and it must be Aged Care/Vulnerable people specific)
• Have Australian Work Rights

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