Gardener and Property Maintenance Officer

Areas include Blackburn, Doncaster, Dandenong, South Eastern Suburbs and surrounding areas.

• Not for Profit Organisation - being able to access Salary Packaging benefits as well as Meals and Entertainment packaging. Increase your take home pay.
• Industry Competitive Hourly Rates, casual loading of 25%, travel allowance (above award payment).
• Tool and Fuel allowances will also be paid
• Casual Shifts with potential for permanent part time hours - Monday to Friday
• Training & Education Opportunities

Excellent opportunity for Gardening & Maintenance staff to support our Home Care clients in Eastern and Southern Suburbs.

Accent Home Care is a division of Tabulam and Templer Homes for the Aged (TTHA) who have been supporting older people for over 50 years.

Accent Home Care is looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to assist with lawn mowing, general gardening and home maintenance tasks.  Please be aware that this position requires you to have your own equipment - this needs to be shown in your resume.

Responsibilities:

• Mow lawns and trim edges
• Hedge and prune shrubs
• Weed gardens and remove debris
• Maintain garden to prevent risks for older people
• General home maintenance tasks

Requirements:

• Experience in gardening and lawn care
• Ability to use lawnmowers, trimmers, and basic gardening tools
• Reliable, punctual, and can perform tasks as a general labourer
• Extremely well organised and ability to respond to the changing needs of older people
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and ensure the clients confidentiality and privacy is maintained
• Ensure that a safe work environment is always maintained for you and others that are in the areas you are working in
• Attention to detail and a passion for outdoor work

If you are genuinely passionate about caring for older people and thrive in a team environment, you will shine in this role.

To be considered for this role, it is desired, but not essential, you have the following experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications:

• Formal qualification/paid or volunteered experience in gardening and home maintenance
• Multilingual (desired)

You'll also need:

• Current VIC driver’s licence and safe driving record
• Use of own vehicle in sound condition and with comprehensive insurance
• A suitable vehicle that is safe and practical to assist you in performing the role
• Have your own equipment for the role (tool allowance will be paid)
• Current Criminal History Record check – not older than 1 year

If you have any questions regarding the position please contact Janine Howard Onboarding and Induction Coordinator 8824 0928.

If you enjoy working outdoors and have a keen eye for detail, apply now to join Accent Home Care.

No sponsorship available