Maintenance officer (wagga wagga)

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Maintenance Officer to join our team at The Grange. This role primarily focuses on gardening and grounds maintenance, ensuring that our beautiful surroundings are well-maintained and safe for our residents. The Maintenance Officer will provide quality property support and maintenance services under limited supervision, in line with BaptistCare's values.

This is a Full Time role, Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Grounds maintenance including mowing, edging spraying and maintenance of all units front yards.
• Perform general maintenance of buildings, plant, equipment, and surrounding grounds.
• Deliver maintenance services in a manner consistent with BaptistCare's values.
• Liaise with contractors, tradespersons, suppliers, and volunteers.
• Manage work orders through the computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).

About the Team

The Grange in Wagga Wagga is a premier retirement living community nestled on 55 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, ponds, and walking trails, close to Wagga's Lake Albert. Designed with a people-first approach, The Grange keeps residents at the heart of everything we do, offering a peaceful and supportive atmosphere where residents can enjoy their retirement years with dignity and independence.

Why Join Us?

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, tax-free salary packaging up to $18,550, discounted gym memberships, and novated car leasing. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible arrangements and additional leave options. Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives, including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice. Advance your career with study assistance up to $3000 per year and access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning!

About You

• Previous property maintenance and /or grounds maintenance experience preferred.
• Flexibility (lots of variety in tasks) and willingness to learn.
• High-level communication and customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of WHS principles.
• Physical fitness for heavy lifting, digging and general grounds maintenance work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Empathy and patience with seniors.
• Current Driver's License.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality maintenance services and enjoy working in a supportive community workplace, we would love to hear from you!