Part-Time Maintenance & Grounds Coordinator

Heritage Lifecare; Nelson; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Heritage Lifecare’s Flaxmore Lifecare in Nelson is seeking a part-time Maintenance Coordinator (20 hours/week, Monday–Friday) to join a warm, caring aged care home. You’ll perform general maintenance, painting, plumbing, minor carpentry, and help keep the building safe, clean and welcoming for residents.

You’ll work hands-on and with the Care Home Manager to prioritise tasks, manage workload, and support immediate maintenance needs with a positive, can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience with general maintenance, painting, plumbing, minor carpentry is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and also independently.
• Ability to build good rapport with others and show empathy.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• A genuine love for helping people, with excellent customer service skills, and a friendly and positive attitude.
• Experience delivering to a quality standard.

Responsibilities

• General upkeep of the care home, preventative maintenance, and repairs.
• Maintain exterior and grounds.
• Collaborate with Care Home Manager to ensure resident safety.

Skills

General maintenance

Painting

Plumbing

Carpentry

Teamwork

Empathy

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Job description

Heritage Lifecare’s Flaxmore Lifecare in Nelson is seeking a part-time Maintenance Coordinator (20 hours/week, Monday–Friday) to join a warm, caring aged care home. You’ll perform general maintenance, painting, plumbing, minor carpentry, and help keep the building safe, clean and welcoming for residents.

You’ll work hands-on and with the Care Home Manager to prioritise tasks, manage workload, and support immediate maintenance needs with a positive, can-do attitude.