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!