Grounds & Maintenance Officer

2 days ago

Gympie, Australia Lutheran Services Full time

We are seeking a skilled **Grounds & Maintenance Officer** who is committed to maintaining the safety, functionality, and appearance of our facilities through proactive maintenance and repair work.

**_ Location: Cooinda Aged Care, Gympie, QLD_**
**_Remuneration: _**_$27.12 - $29.34_**_ per hour + Salary Packaging (up to $15,990) + Access to staff discounts & benefits._**
**_Full Time Position - Aged care experience desirable_**

**About Us**:
**Lutheran Services** is a **not-for-profit** organisation, providing exceptional care and support to communities across Queensland for the past **90 years**. We provide aged care, retirement living and home care services for older people, with community services including mental health, disability, youth and family, and domestic and family violence support. We draw on a rich Lutheran tradition of care, placing the wellbeing of our clients at the heart of everything we do. Where our people to love what they do, supporting over** 6,000 people** each year across more than **25 sites**.

Part of **Lutheran Services**,** Cooinda Aged Care**service in** Gympie**is community-focused and committed to providing compassionate and high-quality care to our residents. Cooinda is set against a beautiful country setting on 25 acres, nestled amongst bushland and surrounded by native wildlife.

**About The Role**:
In this hands-on role, you’ll manage the day-to-day maintenance of buildings, gardens, and grounds, ensuring everything is safe, tidy, and well-kept.
Key responsibilities include:

- General maintenance and upkeep of lawns, gardens, and common areas
- Performing scheduled preventative maintenance and external cleaning
- Identifying and reporting new risks while working to minimise existing ones.
- Undertaking administrative tasks related to maintenance operations.
- Managing external contractors and minor building projects
- Using equipment and materials safely and responsibly
- Your work will help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

**About You**:

- Experience in commercial maintenance, groundskeeping, or a similar role (preferred but not required)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to follow safety procedures and preventative maintenance schedules
- A team player with a proactive attitude, proven ability to demonstrate a customer service focus.
- Valid Police Check and Queensland Driver’s Licence

**Why Choose Us?**
- Flexibility for your lifestyle - work a variety of shifts across the morning, afternoon, evening and night
- Salary packaging, enjoy up to **$15,990**of your salary tax-free - allocate a portion of your salary to rent/ mortgage/ car lease or everyday expenses _before_ your salary is taxed
- and you take home more pay
- Opportunities for skills and career growth
- we support additional study with time off and some paid support. Move into other areas of care
- diversional therapy, nursing or home and community care to name a few.
- Above Award Wages with a brand new EA
- Employee Assistance Program, supplier discounts across health insurance and electricity and gas providers as well as appliances and holidays

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