Grounds & Maintenance Person, Merriwa Estate

Raafawa; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; AUD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in retirement living is seeking a dedicated Grounds and Maintenance Person to join their team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining the beauty and functionality of the estate grounds, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for residents. With a focus on teamwork and community, this organization values its employees and offers numerous benefits, including competitive rates, salary packaging, and opportunities for career development. If you have a passion for grounds maintenance and a commitment to service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Rates

Salary Packaging

Free Onsite Parking

Career Development Paths

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Discounted Services

Corporate Zoo Membership

Supportive Culture

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds and maintenance role at Retirement Living is desirable.
• Skilled in operating and servicing a wide variety of machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain estate reticulation, gardens, parklands, and common areas.
• Operate a range of tools, plant, and equipment including mowers and chainsaws.
• Liaise with external contractors for repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Machinery Operation

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Education

Experience in Grounds Maintenance

Tools

Mowers

Chainsaws

Edgers

Whipper Snippers

Job description

Retirement Living | Grounds & Maintenance

Grounds and Maintenance Person

Permanent Full-Time Position

Competitive Rates + Salary Packaging + Super

Our organisation is nearly 100 years old and built on foundations of care and support, core values that still stand strong throughout all our services today. We are proud of our heritage, the services we deliver, and our people!

Our core values of Respect, Care, and Honesty underpin who we are, our behaviours, and how we operate. We call this The RAAFA Way! We have an amazing culture, led by our people who make a real impact on the lives of those we care for every single day.

We aim to create communities open to all. Our Seniors Living services are connected and offer a continuum of care to people living across our seven large, active, and vibrant retirement living estates. Whether it's one of our five warm and welcoming residential aged care homes or our in-home individualized care and services provider, RAAFA Connect, we are in the business of people looking after people.

Join the Retirement Living team at the Merriwa Estate and support our residents as our newest Grounds and Maintenance Person! This role will see you responsible for the care and maintenance of the estate grounds and related infrastructure.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Rates - RAAFA continues to support our people with above award rates across our facilities!
• Salary packaging – as a non-profit organisation, you can salary package up to $18,549!
• Free onsite parking – all sites have free onsite parking with plenty of availability!
• Career & Development Paths – RAAFA offers various ongoing career development opportunities, including transition to practice and grad programs through our industry partners!
• Employee Assistance Program - Access confidential counselling services for personal or work-related issues!
• Employee Referral Program - earn bonuses for recommending friends!
• Discounted Services - including health insurance and gym membership!
• Corporate Zoo Membership - Visit Perth Zoo for free!
• Supportive culture - be welcomed into an organisation that provides a supportive, friendly, and positive culture within all staffing groups!

About the Role:

• Maintain estate reticulation, gardens, parklands, and common areas according to prescribed maintenance programs and ad-hoc requests.
• Undertake landscape and grounds renovation works as required.
• Operate a range of tools, plant, and equipment including mowers, edgers, whipper snippers, chainsaws, etc.
• Maintain pools and surrounds regarding cleanliness and chemical requirements.
• Liaise with external contractors to repair or replace equipment requiring qualified tradespeople.
• Maintain a safe environment for staff, residents, and visitors.
• Promptly attend to or report items/issues requiring attention and respond to general emergencies as needed.

About you:

• Experience in a grounds and maintenance role at Retirement Living is desirable.
• Skilled in operating and servicing a wide variety of machinery and equipment.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised and within a small team environment.

How to apply:

• Update your resume
• Be eligible to work in Australia
• Have a National