Grounds and Maintenance Officer

As an experienced maintenance officer, you will be enthusiastic and highly motivated to proactively maintain the village to ensure the highest possible standards of repair, presentation and safety, and to provide an exceptional standard of personalised customer service for the benefit of residents.

You will report to the Property Services Manager and have the opportunity to work with the site team to collaboratively make a difference for residents

• Permanent - Part Time, 22.8 hours-3 days per week (Wednesday to Friday )
• Your contribution counts - focused initiatives to reward and recognise our teams
• Salary packaging - increased take home pay through salary packaging including novated leasing options
• Birthday leave - take time to celebrate with your friends and family

Your Contribution

• Maintain the presentation of the retirement community, including buildings, windows, pathways, BBQ areas, outdoor furniture, and waste disposal

• Maintain gardens, lawns, grounds and carparks to ensure that the sites is highly presentable. This includes:
• operate various types of power equipment including lawn mowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers etc
• seasonal fertilizing of lawns and gardens and weed management;
• periodic pruning, regular trimming trees and hedges & replanting of gardens where required;
• removal of rubbish and recycling bins;
• water features and waterways including storm water pits;
• maintenance of lawn and gardening machinery/equipment

• Manage routine schedules and provide a range of general property repairs and maintenance services for the sites buildings, equipment and grounds;
• Coordinate, induct and supervise the activities of external contractors;
• Work within WHS guidelines to ensure a safe environment for residents and staff, reporting hazards where appropriate;
• Administration of property services electronic databases, registers and reporting systems;
• Monitor maintenance budget expenditure
• Create productive relationships and partnerships with residents, other Fresh Hope agencies and external service providers/community organisations.
• Proactively model the Fresh Hope Values in all interactions with your team, stakeholders, and external parties

The Essentials

• Trade qualifications and/or experience in Property/Building maintenance;
• Knowledge and experience working within WHS requirements with a strong resident and safety focus
• Be approachable, empathetic, honest, patient and kind-natured, and importantly possess a sense of humour!
• Proactive approach at fostering solid professional relationships, and possess an inclusive, positive and collaborative style. This is imperative given that your role relies on creating productive relationships and partnerships with residents, other Fresh Hope agencies and external service providers/community organisations.
• Be "tech savvy" and have the aptitude, resourcefulness and drive to acquire a working knowledge of new programs and systems as required. Solid Microsoft Office suite skills are a given (including Word, Excel, Outlook);
• Experience in maintaining budgets and monitoring expenditure;
• A current NSW Driver's License;
• National Criminal History Check (within the last three years) suitable for aged care, or willingness to acquire.

About Us

Fresh Hope Communities exists to create spaces that cultivate belonging and places that feel like home.
For almost 90 years, we have been providing quality support and lifestyle choices across retirement, residential and respite settings, as well as conference and outdoor adventure experiences for school and community groups. We have over 900 staff and together we service residents and customers across NSW.
For more about us visit our website https://www.freshhope.org.au

We'd love to hear from you!

Please submit your cover letter and resume via the quick "Apply" link asap.