Maintenance & Grounds Officer

Lutheran Services; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 44,464,000 - 46,970,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Staff discounts & benefits

Health cover discounts

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Woodridge, QLD, is seeking a Maintenance & Grounds Officer to manage day-to-day upkeep of buildings, gardens and common areas, ensuring safety and cleanliness for residents and staff.

This part-time role (60 hours per fortnight) offers a hourly rate of AU$29.45–AU$31.11 plus super, salary packaging, staff discounts and benefits, and opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial maintenance and groundskeeping, preferably in an aged care setting.
• Valid Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or eligibility to obtain).
• Valid Queensland Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance and upkeep of lawns, gardens, and common areas
• Performing scheduled preventative maintenance and external cleaning
• Identifying and reporting new risks while working to minimise existing ones
• Undertaking administrative tasks related to maintenance operations
• Managing external contractors and minor building projects
• Using equipment and materials safely and responsibly
• Contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for residents, staff and visitors

Skills

Gardening

Maintenance

Safety procedures

Team player

Customer service

Equipment handling

Tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

Maintenance & Grounds Officer

Job No: TRPMGO2623101 Location: Woodridge

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance & Grounds Officer who is committed to maintaining the safety, functionality, and appearance of our facilities through proactive maintenance and repair work.

Location: Trinder Park Aged Care, Woodridge - QLD. Role Type: Part Time | 60 hrs Fortnight | Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri. Remuneration: $29.45 - $31.11 ph + Super + Salary Packaging + Staff discounts & benefits.

About The Role: In this hands-on role, you’ll manage the day-to-day maintenance of buildings, gardens, and grounds, ensuring everything is safe, tidy, and well-kept. Key responsibilities include:

• General maintenance and upkeep of lawns, gardens, and common areas
• Performing scheduled preventative maintenance and external cleaning
• Identifying and reporting new risks while working to minimise existing ones.
• Undertaking administrative tasks related to maintenance operations.
• Managing external contractors and minor building projects
• Using equipment and materials safely and responsibly
• Your work will help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Gardening experience essential; aged care experience desirable

About You:

• Experience in commercial maintenance and groundskeeping within an aged care setting or a similar environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow safety procedures and preventative maintenance schedules
• A team player with a proactive attitude,proven ability to demonstrate a customer service focus.
• Valid Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or eligibility to obtain)
• Valid open Queensland Driver’s Licence

Why Choose Us?

• Salary PackagingBenefits:take home more pay (up to $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 meals & entertainment).
• Discounts:on Health Cover, Energy, Appliances, Holidays, and more.
• Employee Assistance Programfor wellbeing support.
• Fitness Passport– Stay active with discounted gym memberships for you and your family.
• Ongoing Training & Developmentopportunities to grow your career

Lutheran Servicesis anot-for-profitorganisationwith aproud 90-year historyof providing exceptional care and support to communities across Queensland. With12 residential aged care facilities, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents while upholding our values kindness, integrity, empowerment and innovation.

PartofLutheran Services,Trinder Park Aged Careservice inWoodridgeis a 156 bedded aged care facility with a community focus and we are committed to providing compassionate and high-quality care to our residents.

About Us

We draw on our rich Lutheran tradition of caring for everyone - the individual, family and the community. We support older people, young people and their families, people living with a disability or mental illness, and families experiencing domestic violence and hardship.

We are committed to providing safe, respectful and inclusive environments where our staff, residents, clients, children and young people are protected from harm. Safeguarding children is everyone's responsibility, and we promote a culture where the safety, wellbeing and rights of children are always a priority.

Together with the congregations that founded us, we've been serving Queenslanders since 1935. We are a not-for-profit organisation with more than 2,200 dedicated people, working across more than 20 sites from South-East to Central Queensland.