Caretaker/gardener (Casual)

3 days ago


Elwood, Australia Care Crew Property Services Pty Ltd Full time

**Who we are**:
Care Crew Property Services is on a mission to create living environments where people thrive. We care for the buildings we look after as if we own them, making sure they are clean, inviting and make people feel happy to be home.

But we can't do that without amazing people.

We are a small friendly team and are rapidly growing because of the amazing service we provide.

That's where you come in.

**Who you are**:
Who you are is more important to us than your experience (although we love great skills.) We're willing to train the right people.

If you:

- Are friendly with a positive can-do attitude
- Hold yourself to a high standard of work on every job
- Are a positive & proactive communicator
- Care about making a difference

please apply. We can train you to do the work.

It also doesn't matter what gender you are. If the job sounds interesting to you - apply

You do need to:

- Be physically fit and active
- Have the right to work in Australia
- Have a current driver's license and own vehicle
- Have current Police check
- Be fluent in English

And if you have experience in any of the following, that would be a big plus:

- Horticultural knowledge of plants and plant care
- Basic DIY skills: Practical ability & experience in household repairs and maintenance
- Lawn maintenance
- Hedge trimming to a high standard
- Pressure washing
- Window Cleaning

**About the job**:
We are looking for a Gardener/Caretaker to join our crew.

Much of our work is done in teams of two with occasional solo shifts. We visit multiple properties per day. We work Monday to Friday only, between 7:00am and 4pm. Expect between 15 - 25 hours work a week. Generally shifts are 5 - 7 hours.
- Responsibilities:_

Working as a Care Crew Caretaker will involve:

- Using and maintaining power tools and garden machinery such as mowers, trimmers and blowers safely & effectively to look after the garden & grounds.
- Performing simple repairs and maintenance tasks such as replacing lightbulbs
- Observing and reporting any issues with the building or grounds
- Vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, wiping and glass cleaning to maintain indoor common areas to a high standard.
- Working in a team to perform periodical cleaning and maintenance tasks such as deep cleaning tiles, washing walls, hedge trimming, lawn maintenance.
- Placing bins out for collection and bringing them in again

**Reasons you might want to work with us**:

- Above award rates + super.
- Long term work available
- Friendly, small but quickly growing company with supportive culture
- Work during Business hours - no after hours work, no weekends
- Do a variety of tasks with opportunity to learn new skills
- Work in the Glen Eira, Bayside, Port Phillip & Stonnington council areas.
- Training provided
- Do satisfying work knowing you are making a difference to people's lives.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $31.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Travel reimbursement

Application Question(s):

- What suburb do you live in?
- Do your have your own car?
- What most appeals to you about this job?
- How many hours a week are you looking for?

Licence/Certification:

- Full Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person



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