Handyman

Handyman

About Us

United NT Disability Services was created to help improve outcomes for NDIS participants in the NT. We strive to be different and provide the very best services to the participant with highly trained qualified staff who work to make people feel inclusive and part of a community.

We recognise that individuals are unique and deserve every opportunity to become fully independent and supported. We believe that it is their life, their future, and their choice. We also support people to develop the skills and capabilities they need to gain independence and participate in society. We enable opportunities for choice, inclusion, and achievement at home and in the community. We develop our participants through education and training and a focus on employment.

Our values of social justice, human rights, respect, commitment, opportunity, and inclusion show we are committed to the future of fulfilling the lives of people living with a disability.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic applicant for the position as a Handyman in the facilities team with United NT Disability Services. You will work closely with management in delivering transport, gardening and maintenance services.

The role is broken into four key areas:

1.    Handyman

2.    Grounds Keeper (Gardener)

3.    Bus Driver

4.    Vehicle Fleet

We are seeking applications from experienced in all areas and who have a passion for helping people with a disability in delivery of such services. Applicants must be reliable; task orientated with have a positive attitude and great personality. They will manage their own work and report directly to the director of operations.

This is a full-time position with 38 hours per week. The working week is Mon – Fri, with flexible working hours between 7am – 4.30pm. Maximum of 8 hours per day with 30 Minutes lunch break.

1.    Maintenance / Handyman

This position is responsible for general maintenance and routine care of the SIL houses, this includes repairs on the houses such as to door henges, fences, gates, assembling of furniture flat packs changing light globes, fix handrails, door handles, handing pictures or message boards, and other minor works.

Also, the successful applicant will:

· attend to and action all maintenance requests whilst undertaking preventive maintenance activities for all SIL properties across Darwin

· ensure all SIL properties are free from rubbish, debris and are safe for our participants and employees

· report all breakdowns in equipment and keep records

· undertake regular audits and inspections on facility equipment, the grounds and houses to ensure there are no work, health and safety issues

· complete required documentation for completion of work requests.

2.    Grounds Keeper / Gardener

This position is responsible for the gardening and upkeep of the aesthetic environment of the SIL houses in accordance with the gardening maintenance schedule, this includes:

· Lawns and gardens are cared for, maintained and upgraded pursuant to the schedule. Garden maintenance includes mowing, pruning, gutter cleaning, hedge trimming, weeding, mulching, replanting, fertilising, fawn removal

· Attend to all gardening work requests and in accordance with schedule

· Document and report completed work requests or issue further work requests

· Clean and maintain pool and pool area in accordance with procedures.

3.    Bus Driver

United NTDS has several buses in our fleet with numerous community access appointments schedule throughout the week. The successful applicant may have to at times provide safe transportation of our disability participants and support workers to and from residential houses in the Darwin area.

4.    Vehicle Fleet

United NT have a fleet of over 20 vehicles that need regular servicing and inspections. The successful applicant will manage the fleet in accordance with the directions from the Director of Operations.

Qualifications

· Current NT C class licence

· NDIS Clearance Screening Check (or prepared to apply for one);

· Current Police Check (no more than 3 months old) with current 5-year driving history; record

· Current First Aid and CPR certificate

· COVID-19 vaccinations up to date.

Skills and Experience

· Professional and well presented

· Positive and friendly personality

· Ability to drive both a manual and automatic transmission buses

· Relevant experience working in grounds, garden and handyman roles

· Ability to work independently or in a team

· Understand Work, Health and Safety practices