Maintenance / Garden Services (NT-Top End) {Darwin; Casuarina; Palmerston; Coolalinga; Howard Springs; Humpty Doo; Berry Springs; Adelaide River}
Overview and role context for a Maintenance / Garden Services position covering the NT Top End region.
Responsibilities
* Maintain lawns, gardens and other green spaces by mowing, trimming, weeding and planting.
* Seasonal care, pest control, and involvement in installing landscape features to ensure health and aesthetic appeal of the property.
* General maintenance tasks including lawn care (mowing, edging, healthy grass areas).
* Planting and pruning of flowers, shrubs, hedges and trees; pruning to maintain shape and health.
* Weeding to prevent competition with desired plants.
* Irrigation management: ensuring plants receive adequate water, managing sprinkler systems and monitoring water levels.
* Fertilizing to promote plant growth and health.
* Pest and disease identification and control in plants.
* Maintaining cleanliness of pathways, removing dead plants, and keeping the garden tidy.
* Seasonal adjustments and care (e.g., preparing plants for winter, managing bulbs in the fall).
* Customer service: interacting with clients, answering questions and fulfilling requests in residential or public garden settings.
* Equipment operation: operating and maintaining gardening tools and machinery (lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers).
* Adhering to safety procedures, using PPE and reporting hazards.
* Inventory management: monitoring and managing supplies and equipment.
* In-service training: participate in mandated in-service education programs as required by State law.
* Working conditions/environment: work primarily at client locations with travel; shift or visit times vary with client needs.
Key Selection Criteria (Qualifications)
* Certificate III Qualification in Aged Care or Home and Community Care.
* Demonstrated understanding of the needs of the older person in the Home Care Environment and how these needs can be met.
* Ability to provide holistic, client-focused care using a systematic approach.
* Effective communication with clients, significant others and other members of the care team.
* Ability to maintain and promote safety of clients and self, including knowledge of emergency procedures, Work Health and Safety and Infection Control.
* Knowledge of the legislation applicable to the role of Maintenance / Garden Services in the Home Care Environment.
Required Documents
* Federal Police Clearance Certificate
* Ochre Card / Working with Children Certificate
* First Aid / CPR
* Indemnity Insurance
* Vehicle Comprehensive Insurance
* Driver's License
* NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
* Proof of Education (Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Training)
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