Facilities Maintenance Gardener

3 weeks ago

Wollongong City Council, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
About IRT

Founded in 1969, IRT's mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now, 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.

We improve the lives of more than 9,100 people every day in NSW, the ACT, and QLD. We're one of Australia's largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care, and home care. We're proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs across NSW, the ACT, and QLD.

IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We employ people from diverse backgrounds and skills, passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Qualified Gardener with a demonstrated ability to deliver high-standard gardening services at our Illawarra sites.

Reporting to the Facilities Coordinator in a full-time capacity, you will perform garden maintenance and general property upkeep at our IRT Illawarra locations.

Your Responsibilities May Include
  • Garden rounds, lawn care, and general maintenance
  • Leaf removal, pruning, and weeding
  • Application of fertilizers and mulch
  • Plant selection and planting
  • Safe and correct use of all equipment
  • Plant and machinery maintenance
  • Ad hoc property and asset maintenance
To Be Successful, You Will Have
  • Current Class C Unrestricted Driver's License
  • Trades Certificate and valid Contractor License
  • Extensive experience in a trades role
  • Experience in providing safe, quality, sustainable, and timely maintenance services
  • Personal values of integrity, respect, and trust
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve issues and a continuous improvement mindset
  • Satisfactory physical fitness as determined by an independent functional assessment
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including afternoons, weekends, and after-hours emergency call-outs
  • Willingness to travel across IRT facilities within the region
Benefits for You
  • Competitive pay and salary packaging options
  • Birthday leave
  • Opportunities for professional and career development
  • Multiple career pathways
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program and staff wellness programs

If you believe this is the right role for you, we'd love to hear from you Please fill in your details and submit your application. Once received, we will contact you to discuss your application. Alternatively, you can contact IRT Recruitment.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including reference checks, a pre-employment functional assessment, and a National Criminal History Check.

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