Maintenance Services Assistant

**Love getting stuck in and seeing the results of your work?**Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, fixing things, keeping gardens looking their best and taking pride in a job well done? Join Respect St John's as a Casual Maintenance Services Assistant and use your practical skills to help create a safe, welcoming and well-maintained home for our residents.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on, reliable and flexible person who enjoys variety and is happy to roll up their sleeves and get things done. With a strong focus on gardening and general handyman work, no two days will necessarily look the same.

Why you’ll love this role

This isn't just about fixing things and maintaining gardens — the work you do directly contributes to the comfort, safety and quality of life of our residents.

You’ll be part of a supportive team where your skills are valued and where you can see the difference your work makes every day.

As a casual team member, you'll also have the flexibility to pick up shifts to cover planned leave and unexpected absences, making this a great role for someone looking for flexible hours.

What you’ll be doing

• Keeping gardens, outdoor areas and pathways neat, safe and welcoming
• Tackling general handyman and maintenance jobs around the site
• Helping keep buildings, equipment and communal areas in great condition
• Identifying maintenance issues and letting the right people know before small problems become big ones
• Helping with maintenance and gardening supplies and keeping things organised
• Keeping maintenance records and schedules up to date
• Supporting essential safety and compliance requirements
• Coordinating with contractors when required
• Keeping site vehicles clean, organised and ready to go
• Providing occasional on-call support when needed
• Stepping in to cover planned leave and short-notice absences

What we’re looking for

Most importantly, you’re practical, dependable and take pride in your work.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience with gardening and general handyman/maintenance work
• A practical, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently
• Good attention to detail and pride in keeping spaces clean, safe and well presented
• Flexibility to pick up casual shifts, including at short notice when required
• A current Driver’s License
• Experience in maintenance, facilities, property upkeep or a similar role
• A relevant trade qualification is highly regarded
• Experience working in aged care or a similar environment is desirable
• A current National Police Certificate, or willingness to obtain one
• A willingness to meet Aged Care Worker Screening requirements

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive casual rates and entitlements
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• A friendly, supportive and inclusive workplace
• Flexible casual work that can fit around your lifestyle
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference
• The satisfaction of knowing your work helps create a better environment for our residents

Ready to put your practical skills to work?

If you’re a gardener, handyman, maintenance all-rounder or simply someone who enjoys fixing, improving and looking after things, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Respect St John's and bring your skills to a role where the work you do truly matters.

Apply today!