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Reference Number 41279
Position Title Maintenance and Grounds Officer
Employment Type Permanent Full Time
Entity South West
Location Stanthorpe Community Care
Enterprise agreement Care & Support Services - Support Employee Level 3
Roles Available 1
Hours per fortnight 76
Position Summary
We’re seeking an experienced Maintenance & Grounds Officer to join our team at Stanthorpe! 


You’ll support with the maintenance and grounds services across our residential facility, including:

  • Support with repairs, preventative maintenance and refurbishments
  • General grounds upkeep, landscaping - overseeing any external contractors
  • Develop and deliver Summer and Winter gardening programs
  • General maintenance programs over the course of the year 

What you’ll need:

  • 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 Open driver’s license 

Supporting you to support others.

 We’ve been caring for Queenslander’s for over 65 years. Whether we’re on the road, in people’s homes or in our centres, everything our dedicated team of more than 8,000 people do is built on enabling independence, choice and freedom. We’re proudly not-for-profit and offer you:   

  • Access to salary packaging & meal and entertainment benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
  • Employee assistance, health & wellness programs
  • Values-based culture & rewards and recognition
  • Ongoing learning & development

Ready to work together?
Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button below to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter.

 

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

 

Our approach is simple everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. We know that when our people feel respected and valued, we empower them to share that within the communities we serve and to provide the very best care. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. 
 

Blue Care adheres to state and Commonwealth directions regarding mandatory vaccination requirements within Residential Aged Care Facilities. Applicants must meet the vaccination requirements applicable or be willing to obtain should they be the successful candidate

Selection Criteria Desirable: Do you hold a current Class "C" Australian Drivers Licence?
Desirable: Do you have beginner to intermediate skills in the Microsoft Office suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook?
Desirable: Are you confident in your ablity to use a ride-on or zero turn mower?
Desirable: Can you safely and effectively utilise and maintain plant and equipment associated with the delivery of gardens and grounds services?
Contact Person Tracey O'Hanlon
Contact Number 0478474702
Alternate Contact Person John Coppola
Alternate Contact Number 0488273247
Closing Date 15/11/2021
Position Description Maintenance Grounds Officer (1).doc
Application Guide click here to view