Maintenance Gardener/Officer Immediate Start

Jimboomba Community Aged Care; Jimboomba; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Jimboomba Community Aged Care is seeking a Casual Maintenance/Gardening Officer for an immediate start at our Jimboomba facility. The role covers both interior and exterior upkeep, with duties including advising on repairs and maintenance planning.

We value experience in building maintenance, outdoor work, and the ability to work autonomously while communicating well with residents and staff. A driver’s licence and Australian work rights are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance.
• OH&S & Fire/Evacuation knowledge.
• Enjoy working outdoors.
• Ability to use tools and equipment.
• Willingness to contribute to after-hours maintenance.
• Trade qualification (e.g. B Grade Electrician) advantageous.
• Current Queensland driver’s licence.
• Australian work rights.
• Excellent communication and respect for residents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain interior and exterior of the building to a high standard.
• Advise on replacement or repairs as required.
• Contribute to after-hours maintenance as needed.

Skills

Experience in building maintenance

Outdoor work

Autonomous work

Excellent communication

Welding ability

OH&S knowledge

Cost/priority planning

Current Queensland driver’s licence

Education

Trade qualification / OHS qualification

Job description

Maintenance Gardener/Officer Immediate Start

For Purpose Aged Care is looking for a Casual Maintenance/Gardening Officer to join our aged care facility in Jimboomba for an immediate start!

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Officer to be available 5 days a week with a possibility of increased work for leave. Coverage 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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