Maintenance & Grounds Specialist – Aged Care Home

Clovelly-Cottage-1; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal, entertainment and accommodation

Fitness Passport

Professional development

EAP

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Autumn Aged Care is seeking a reliable Maintenance Person to keep our home safe, welcoming and well-maintained for residents, visitors, and staff. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, with a varied set of duties across buildings, gardens and facilities, reporting to the leadership team.

You will handle preventative and reactive maintenance, manage grounds upkeep, and support relocations and installations while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in building, grounds or facilities maintenance.
• Ability to safely use maintenance tools and equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and hands-on approach.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently.
• Excellent time management and organisation.
• Friendly communication and customer-service mindset.
• Current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building repairs and maintenance across the home.
• Maintain gardens and outdoor presentation.
• Complete preventative maintenance programs and inspections.
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Carry out minor carpentry, plumbing, painting and repair works.
• Assist with furniture and equipment relocations and installations.
• Maintain safe work practices and comply with safety requirements.
• Work with external contractors and service providers as required.

Education

Trade qualification preferred

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Autumn Aged Care is seeking a reliable Maintenance Person to keep our home safe, welcoming and well-maintained for residents, visitors, and staff. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, with a varied set of duties across buildings, gardens and facilities, reporting to the leadership team.

You will handle preventative and reactive maintenance, manage grounds upkeep, and support relocations and installations while upholding health and safety standards.