Village Maintenance & Grounds Assistant

Summerset Holdings; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross Health Essentials Insur

Paid birthday leave

Retail trade discounts

Training and career progression

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages in Dunedin is seeking a proactive Property Assistant to support the Dunedin village. This full-time role involves keeping the village safe, beautiful, and running smoothly, under the Property Manager and Head Gardener.

Mon–Fri, 8:00am–4:30pm, with a collaborative team and a focus on people-first service. You will assist with property and garden maintenance, building works, landscaping, and inspections, while maintaining clear communication with residents and

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance and gardening.
• Strong DIY or trade skills – part trade qualified preferred.
• A current driver’s licence.
• Ability to work independently and take pride in your work.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with general property and garden maintenance.
• Helping with building maintenance and refurbishments.
• Assisting with landscaping, gardening, and ground care tasks.
• Taking part in property inspections and reporting safety or maintenance issues.
• Communicating clearly and respectfully with residents, team members, and contractors.

Skills

Property maintenance

Gardening

DIY skills

Customer interaction

Reliability

Job description

Summerset Retirement Villages in Dunedin is seeking a proactive Property Assistant to support the Dunedin village. This full-time role involves keeping the village safe, beautiful, and running smoothly, under the Property Manager and Head Gardener.

Mon–Fri, 8:00am–4:30pm, with a collaborative team and a focus on people-first service. You will assist with property and garden maintenance, building works, landscaping, and inspections, while maintaining clear communication with residents and