Maintenance and Grounds Officer
About The Position
We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others. An integral part of our big-hearted BlueCare team, as a Gardener, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together. Blue Care operate over 35 retirement villages across Queensland, with more than 3,300 residents choosing to make a Blue Care communities their home. Our dynamic retirement living team at Carlyle Gardens Retirement Village in Mackay is looking for an experienced Gardener to be part of their grounds and maintenance team. Carlyle Gardens sits on a 40 acres land with 282 homes. This is a rewarding role as you will be part of our retirement living team committed in providing resident focussed services and a ‘sense of place’ in the village.
Requirements
- Experience in general building, plant and equipment maintenance
- Experience in gardening/landscape/grounds maintenance, including
- Knowledge of herbicides, pesticides and safe work practices
- Relevant Trade Qualifications or Certificate in Facilities, Building or Construction
- Current Australian driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Mowing the lawn on a ride on mower
- Lawn maintenance
- Whipersnipping, edging and hedging
- General and minor maintenance across the site
Benefits
- Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
- A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
- Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
- Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
