Garden and Property Maintenance Officer

TTHA; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent home care provider in Doncaster is looking for a reliable individual to assist with gardening and home maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates should have experience in lawn care and the ability to perform tasks with their own equipment. This is a casual role with potential for permanent hours, focusing on supporting older people in a safe environment.

Benefits

Salary Packaging benefits

Casual loading of 25%

Travel allowance

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual, and can perform tasks as a general labourer.
• Extremely well organized and can respond to changing needs.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and ensure confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns and trim edges.
• Hedge and prune shrubs.
• Weed gardens and remove debris.
• Maintain garden safety for older people.
• Perform general home maintenance tasks.

Skills

Experience in gardening and lawn care

Use of lawnmowers and trimmers

Reliability and punctuality

Attention to detail

Passion for outdoor work

Education

Formal qualification/paid or volunteered experience in gardening

Tools

Gardening equipment

Job description

Areas include Lilydale, Blackburn, Doncaster, Inner city 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): $35 - 37 per hour

Other allowances will also be paid

Casual Shifts with potential for permanent part time hours - Monday to Friday

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.

Desired but not essential experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications

Formal qualification/paid or volunteered experience in gardening and home maintenance

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

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