Gardener/General Handyperson
Respect, Australia
Job Description
Are you looking for meaningful work in a supportive environment with long-term employment and development opportunities?
The Organisation:
Respect is a rapidly growing, not-for-profit, progressive, and purpose-driven aged care and retirement living provider that operates across Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. Respect is known for the great care we provide to our residents and the supportive and respectful working environment for our employees.
The Position:
We are currently seeking a Gardener to join our team on a part-time basis. The role will occasionally require some general maintenance of the facility, assisting the Maintenance Supervisor. The position is based at our Tyler Village aged care home in Prospect, Tasmania.
You will assist with mowing of the lawans, and the general upkeep of the grounds of the facility. This is a hands-on position, requiring the individual to manage their own work load with a can-do approach and a knack for thinking creatively.
The duties of the role include:
- Mowing the lawns and general grounds upkeep of the facility.
- Plants, transplants, fertilizes, applies chemicals, waters, prunes, and weeds flower beds and plant areas. Maintains flowers, bushes, trees, and shrubs. Implements detailed landscape plans. Plants and propagates bedding plants.
- Occassional assistance with general repairs and maintenance including but not limited to; painting, cleaning, replacing light globes, etc
- Maintaining hygiene and occupational health and safety requirements by ensuring that work is carried out safely and securing all areas of work at all times
Requirements
What you can bring to the role:
- Knowledge of gardening techniques.
- Knowledge of plant and flower care techniques.
- Ability to use professional mowing, trimming and pruning equipment.
- Strong manual skills.
- Precision and attention to detail.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to assist with a variety of Handyperson tasks
- Self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic with excellent time management skills
- Able to work both unsupervised and within a team environment
- Reliable, honest and good communication skills
- Willingness to provide a high level of service
- Be well presented, punctual and efficient
Previous handyman, Certificate III in Horticulture (AHC30716), or a Trades Qualification will be highly regarded but not essential.
To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.
Benefits
What we can offer you:
- Competitive salary and entitlements.
- Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
- Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
- Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
- A healthy and positive workplace culture.
- Learning, development, and growth opportunities.