Maintenance / Gardener - Residential Aged Care

We have a casual opportunity available for Maintenance/Gardener at our beautiful Sarina Aged Care facility.

Our small, welcoming facility is reflective of the local community, complete with vegetable gardens and chooks, willing residents are encouraged to help take care of these spaces. With well-maintained grounds and outdoor areas, including BBQ facilities, family and friends often join in with our welcoming community for regular events.

Your Role

As a Maintenance/Gardener you'll be looking after the facility and grounds for the most important people in our organisation - our clients. Your tasks will include:

• Assist with general maintenance of the property, general care and securing of all equipment before leaving the Facility each day.

• Manage garbage disposal by ensuring that refuse bins are always properly loaded, positioned for pick up and cleaned after pick up.

• Maintain maintenance schedules outlined in the duties list and ensure all scheduled checks are carried out.

• Perform driving duties of Ozcare vehicles (as required).

• Undertake courier and delivery duties (as required).

• Liaising with the gardening team 

Your Attributes

We're looking for a person who has what it takes to make a difference in our resident's lives. You have:

• A warm and caring nature

• The willingness to go the extra mile

• A positive attitude towards health and wellbeing

• The flexibility to work a varied roster

How You'll Benefit

You'll become part of the Ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect, you will also receive:

• Optional salary packaging, meal entertainment cards, and novated leases

• Private health insurance discounts

• Uniform and laundry allowance

• Employee Assistance Program

Role Requirements

• A Certificate III or equivalent experience in a related area and/or A trade Qualification in the building industry, e.g. Carpentry/building (desirable)

• Be vaccinated against Influenza & have at least 1 dose of Covid-19 vaccine

• Current Police Screening Certificate

• Current First Aid & CPR Certificates

• Demonstrated experience in stock management

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in basic administration

• Good computer and mobile device skills

We're hiring smiles. Our staff are our greatest asset and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives.

Welcoming All

We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.