Maintenance Gardener

The Opportunity  Forest Grove Retirement Living is a well-established community, nestled amongst 34 hectares of greenery and has a range of sought-after amenities including walking paths, a duck pond, tennis court, swimming pools, bowling green and much more. Joining our team as a Maintenance Gardener, you will play an important role within our community, ensuring that homes and shared spaces are safe, functional, and well presented. You’ll complete a range of maintenance tasks, from repairs to gardening and general handyperson work, while engaging positively with residents.    This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a trade background or strong domestic maintenance or gardening experience, who is friendly, proactive, and passionate about helping others.    This is a permanent part-time position working Monday-Thursday 7.30-3pm   Your Impact   Completing general repairs and handyperson tasks which may include items such as painting, picture hanging, replacing washers,  and light replacements  Complete adhoc gardening/landscaping tasks as needed Carrying out scheduled preventative maintenance across the community  Managing community tools and equipment to ensure they are safe, organised and fit for purpose  Recording maintenance activities, notes and job updates  Being a friendly and approachable presence for residents while working closely with a supportive team      What you'll bring   Experience in a general maintenance, facilities, groundskeeping or any trade‑based role, including hands‑on handyperson tasks  A proactive, solutions‑focused approach, with the ability to assess issues, troubleshoot and take action  Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to explain maintenance works in a resident‑friendly way  A positive, approachable attitude and a strong sense of pride in your work  A valid driver’s licence (essential)    What we offer     $33.04/hr  + superannuation + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances    Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program   Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers   Annual flu vaccinations and skin checks   The opportunity to build meaningful, lasting relationships with residents and contribute to our retirement community     Who we are   As a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience, Aveo provides the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Owned by The Living Company, we're on an exciting journey of growth. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver a seamless experience for our 10,000 residents across 60+ diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1000 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.     What's next?   Apply now and take to first step in Bringing your Passion to life!  We are ready to welcome you.