Maintenance Gardener/Officer Immediate Start

For Purpose Aged Care · Jimboomba QLD 4280 · Casual/Holiday
Posted 7d ago

Maintenance Gardener/Officer Immediate Start

For Purpose Aged Care
Jimboomba QLD 4280

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Casual/Holiday

~$60k - $80k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Join a supportive team at an aged care facility in Jimboomba.
  • Maintain the interior and exterior of the building to a high standard.
  • Contribute to the comfort and wellbeing of residents.

Jimboomba Community Aged Care

For Purpose Aged Care is looking for a Casual Maintenance/Gardening Officer to join our aged care facility in Jimboomba for an immediate start!

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Officer to be available 5 days a week with a possibility of increased work for leave. Coverage to maintain the interior and exterior of the building to a high standard, having regard for the comfort and wellbeing of residents and advising on replacement or repairs as required.  

To be successful in this position you will be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Experience in building maintenance 
  • Knowledge of Aged Care industry is desirable
  • Thorough understanding of all legislative requirements pertaining to maintenance and repairs i.e. OH&S & Fire/Evacuation
  • Enjoy working outdoors 
  • Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks including use of tools and equipment
  • Willingness to contribute to after-hours maintenance requirements from time to time
  • Excellent communication skills and respect for residents and colleagues
  • Previous experience working autonomously with limited direction
  • Ability to weld would be an advantage
  • Be able to make decisions about costs and priorities and documenting a full plan for work to be completed
  • Contribute to the support of aged care residents by providing quality service as required, and with respect to dignity and privacy.

Essential:

  • Available 5 days per week 
  • Trade Qualification e.g. B Grade Electrician & OHS Qualification is advantageous
  • A current Queensland driver’s licence
  • Reliable with a strong work ethic

The successful applicant will also need to provide:

  • A current police check (within 12 months of the commencement date and it must be Aged Care/Vulnerable people specific)
  • Have Australian Work Rights

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If you want to work for a growing organisation that is inclusive and supportive, then apply now to work at Jimboomba Community Aged Care.

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Skills

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Autonomous workBuilding maintenanceDecision making and planningLegislative compliance (oh&s, fire/evacuation)Outdoor workRespect for residents and colleaguesUse of tools and equipmentWeldingWillingness to contribute to after-hours maintenance

Licenses & certifications

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Current queensland drivers licenceOhs qualificationPolice check (aged care/vulnerable people specific)Trade qualification (e.g., b grade electrician)

Perks & benefits

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Career growth opportunitiesEmployee discountsSalary packagingTeam lunchesWellbeing support

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