Grounds Team Member

Our client is seeking a dedicated Grounds Officer to maintain and improve the gardens and grounds at their retirement villages and other facilities. This role is essential in creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and aesthetically pleasing environment. The Grounds Officer will perform a range of tasks, including general horticultural duties, minor property maintenance, and occasional landscape projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain gardens, lawns, paths, and roadways to meet service level requirements.
• Carry out hard landscaping tasks and assist with vegetation management plans.
• Perform regular garden maintenance including planting, pruning, and chemical weed control.
• Service and maintain garden equipment and machinery.
• Attend to general maintenance tasks and respond to emergency repairs as needed.
• Collaborate with external contractors for specialized services when required.
• Action maintenance requests and ensure compliance with quality standards and legislation.
• Use online systems to track and close out tasks in a timely manner.
• Provide professional and respectful communication with residents, families, and visitors.
• Support fellow team members through mentoring and training to promote a collaborative work environment.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• Relevant experience or formal qualification in Horticulture, Landscaping, or similar field.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and light machinery.
• Understanding of waste management and hygiene principles.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Competence with Microsoft Office and asset management systems.
• Good knowledge of Work Health and Safety principles.
• Current Class C Driver's License.

Desirable:

• Chainsaw Operators Certificate.
• Chemcert Certificate (Chemical Handling).
• Knowledge of aged care industry quality standards and legislative compliance.

If this position will enhance your career APPLY NOW or if you would like further details on the client, the role, or a copy of the position description, please call Neva Niland for a confidential discussion on (02) 6691 9100 or email: neva.niland@chandlermacleod.com

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion