Maintenance Manager - Aged Care Grounds

Heritage Lifecare; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Development opportunities

Supportive environment

Impactful work

Job summary

Heritage Lifecare is seeking a Maintenance Manager for Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village in Sumner, Christchurch. This permanent full-time role (32 hours or more per week) focuses on leading maintenance and grounds care in a 60-bed care home and hospital setting.

You will supervise a team, perform preventative maintenance, building repairs and gardening tasks while ensuring safety and high-quality living environments for residents. A hands-on leader with strong organisational skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance including painting, plumbing and minor carpentry.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing teams.
• Excellent communication, empathy and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general upkeep of the care home and grounds.
• Perform preventative maintenance, building repairs and minor renovations.
• Manage gardening tasks: mowing, edging and weed control; maintain exterior areas.
• Collaborate with the Care Home Manager to ensure resident safety and well-being.

Skills

Leadership

General maintenance

Teamwork

Rapport-building

Communication

Customer service

Quality standards

Driver's license

Job description

Heritage Lifecare is seeking a Maintenance Manager for Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village in Sumner, Christchurch. This permanent full-time role (32 hours or more per week) focuses on leading maintenance and grounds care in a 60-bed care home and hospital setting.

You will supervise a team, perform preventative maintenance, building repairs and gardening tasks while ensuring safety and high-quality living environments for residents. A hands-on leader with strong organisational skills is essential.