Maintenance Officer

Carinya Care Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carinya Care Services at Guildford Village in Sydney is seeking a Maintenance Officer to provide quality maintenance and gardening across the facility, hostel and grounds. You will perform lawn care, reticulation work, window cleaning and oversee contractors to keep resident spaces safe and welcoming.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, understanding of facility infrastructure (gas, water, power), and a friendly, service-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on maintenance and gardening experience.
• Sound understanding of facility services and equipment (gas, water, power).
• Commitment to high-quality work and resident-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Procuring maintenance services/equipment and overseeing contractor work.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Updating records and stock for chemicals/equipment.
• Identifying hazards/risks and taking preventive actions.
• Fertilising/aerating lawns; trimming/pruning trees.
• Maintaining/cleaning windows, entrances/exits and car park.
• Contributing to a positive resident-focused service experience.

Skills

Maintenance

Gardening

Facility systems

Customer service

Driver's licence

NDIS screening

Police clearance

Job description

Role Summary

Our Maintenance Officer provides quality maintenance and gardening services to the Guildford Village facility, hostel and surrounding grounds. You'll be responsible for typical duties such as maintaining garden beds, lawn mowing, reticulation maintenance, overseeing maintenance contractors, pruning, window cleaning and anything else of a similar nature that is required. In providing these services to the facility, you will play a crucial role in bettering the lives of our residents and contributing to creating a homely environment for them.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Procuring maintenance services/equipment and overseeing the work of contractors.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Updating records and keeping stock for all required chemicals/equipment.
• Identifying potential hazards/risks and taking preventative actions to address them.
• Fertilising and aerating lawns. Trimming and pruning trees.
• Maintenance and cleaning for the windows, entrances/exits and car park.
• Contributing towards a customer service experience for the residents.

This role is being hired on a permanent full-time basis and works out of our charming Guilford Village facility.

Skills, Attributes and Experience

You’ll bring solid hands‑on experience in maintenance and gardening, with confidence in carrying out a wide range of practical tasks. Ideally, you’ll also have a sound understanding of facility services and equipment, including systems related to gas, water, and power. What truly sets you apart is your commitment to going the extra mile, delivering high-quality work and creating a space that residents feel proud to call home. Your strong customer service skills and attention to detail will make a real difference in the day-to‑day lives of those in our care.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong experience in maintenance and/or gardening
• A good understanding of facility infrastructure (gas, water, power)
• A friendly, service‑focused approach with pride in your work
• Previous experience in health or aged care (desirable but not essential)
• Must obtain a valid driver's licence
• Possess or be willing to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check and a National Police Clearance

St Jude's Guildford Village is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.