Facilities Maintenance Gardener - Illawarra
About IRT
Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.
We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.
IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Qualified Gardener that has a demonstrated ability to deliver a high standard of gardening for our Illawarra sites.
Reporting to the Facilities Coordinator in a full time capacity, you will perform garden maintenance and general maintenance at our IRT Illawarra locations.
Your work may include:
- General rounds, gardens and lawn care
- Removal of leaves, pruning and weeding
- Application of fertilizers and mulches
- Plant selection and planting
- Safe and correct use of all equipment
- Plant and Machinery Maintenance
- Adhock property and asset maintenance
To Be Successful You Will Have
- Current Class C Unrestricted Drivers Licence
- Trades Certificate required for the role
- Valid Contractor Licence
- Extensive experience in a Trades role
- Extensive experience in the provision of safe, quality, sustainable and timely Maintenance services
- Personal values of Integrity, Respect and Trust
- Demonstrated experience in the effective and sustainable resolution of issues and a continuous improvement attitude
- Satisfactory physical fitness as determined by independent functional assessors to safely perform the requirements of the role
- Willingness to work flexible hours and rotating rosters including afternoon/weekend shifts and after hour emergency call outs
- Willingness to travel across IRT facilities within the region
Benefits for You
- Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
- Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Multiple career pathways
- Discounted gym memberships
- Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program
How to Apply
If you feel this is the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Simply click the “Apply now” button, fill in your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll be in touch to discuss your application. Or alternatively, please contact IRT Recruitment.
All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including reference checks, pre-employment functional assessment and a National Criminal History Check.