Maintenance Officer, Gardener

**Johnathan Thurston Academy**

Taking employment back to basics. We simply introduce jobseeker to jobs It's that simple.

The Johnathan Thurston Academy, with Lendlease as our major employment partner, has a unique collaborative employment zone. The goal and focus is to connect job seekers to all of our employment partners throughout the nation. We aim to ensure that all opportunities for potential connections are both exhausted and managed in the one zone. We have created a unique and sophisticated platform that streamlines all employment opportunities between job seekers and employers.

**Client: Lendlease**
**Location: Adelaide**
**Position: Full time**

**REQ-7056022**

Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate and investment group with core expertise in shaping cities and creating strong and connected communities.

Being bold and innovative characterises our approach and doing what matters defines our intent.

We create award-winning urban precincts, new communities for older people and young families just starting out, retail precincts, and work places to the highest sustainability standards. We are also privileged to create essential civic and social infrastructure including state-of-the-art hospitals, universities and stadiums around the world.

Headquartered in Sydney, our people are located in four operating regions: Australia, Europe, the Americas and Asia

Lendlease is currently looking for a motivated and experienced Maintenance Officer, Gardener to join our team at The Vermont Estate Retirement Village in South Plympton. Your role will be working on a Permanent Full-Time basis, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.

The Maintenance Officer is responsible for general maintenance and repairs of buildings, fixtures and fittings in accordance with the Village Maintenance Plan. You will be required to deliver property maintenance and some general gardening in accordance with the Village Maintenance Plan.

Working under the guidance of the Village Manager, you will execute all maintenance and gardening activities in accordance with the existing frameworks and budget - ensuring that all work is carried out following the correct procedures. As you will be working alongside our many residents, a customer-service focus is essential, along with a genuine interest in assisting the elderly.

To be successful you must have:

- Experience in General Maintenance works
- Demonstrated competence as a Gardener - weeding, pruning, planting etc.
- Understanding of machinery use and tools required for the job.
- High organisation skills and the ability to effectively manage and prioritise multiple tasks whilst working independently.
- Strong customer service and team focus.
- Knowledge of Environment, Health and Safety legislation.
- Level 2 First Aid Certificate (willing to obtain)

Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate and investment group with core expertise in shaping cities and creating strong and connected communities.

Being bold and innovative characterises our approach and doing what matters defines our intent.

We create award-winning urban precincts, new communities for older people and young families just starting out, retail precincts, and workplaces to the highest sustainability standards. We are also privileged to create essential civic and social infrastructure including state-of-the-art hospitals, universities and stadiums around the world.

In return, you will be offered an hourly rate and opportunities to progress your career within Lendlease.

Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check, will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of April-October as well as provide proof of the COVID-19 Vaccination with supporting documentation prior to joining. For selected roles more physical in nature, pre-employment medical assessments may also be required prior to any employment offers being made.

We embrace the value of a vibrant and diverse workforce and recognise that our people have different experiences and needs at different times. Lendlease is a diverse, flexible and inclusive employer of choice. We engage, enable and empower our people and support their individual needs. Inclusion sets us all up for success.

We embrace the value of a vibrant and diverse workforce and recognise that our people have different experiences and needs at different times. Lendlease is a diverse, flexible and inclusive employer of choice. We engage, enable and empower our people and support their individual needs. Inclusion sets us all up for success.