Maintenance Gardener/Officer Full Time

For Purpose Aged Care; Narangba; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Job summary

For Purpose Aged Care is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance/Gardening Officer for our Narangba site. The role involves maintaining the building interior and exterior to a high standard, keeping residents comfortable, and advising on repairs as needed.

The ideal candidate will have maintenance experience, an understanding of OH&S, and the ability to work outdoors 2–3 days weekly, with autonomy and strong communication. Trade qualifications and a Queensland driver’s license are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance.
• Knowledge of Aged Care industry is desirable.
• OH&S & Fire/Evacuation knowledge.
• Able to work outdoors 2–3 days a week minimum.
• Ability to use tools and equipment.
• Willingness for after-hours maintenance when needed.
• Clear communication with residents and colleagues.
• Autonomous work with limited direction.
• Welding skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain interior and exterior of the building to a high standard.
• Advise on replacement or repairs as required.
• Contribute to resident wellbeing through quality service.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Outdoor work

Autonomous work

Communication skills

Education

Trade qualification (advantageous)

OHS qualification (advantageous)

Current Queensland driver's license

Tools

Welding

Job description

For Purpose Aged Care is looking for a Full-Time Maintenance/Gardening Officer to join our state-of-the-art aged care facility in Narangba.

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Officer 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 2-3 days a week minimum
• 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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Our culture is one of collaboration and compassion. Our leaders have the ability to create, grow and inspire their team. We believe if our staff are happy, our residents are happy.

If you want to work for a growing organisation that is inclusive and supportive, then apply now to work atNarangba Community Aged Care.

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