Maintenance / Groundskeeper

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About the role
Fairhaven Recovery Centre is looking for an experienced Groundkeeper responsible for the buildings, equipment & machinery, grounds, gardens, and surrounds of Fairhaven.
You will maintain gardens, lawns, watering systems, sewerage treatment plant, rainwater and bore water pumping facilities, swimming pool, paths, and driveways of Fairhaven in line with Centre requirements and TSA policy and procedures.

You will successfully
Ensure lawns are mowed, leaves, branches, and debris are removed from grounds and pathways cleaned regularly, providing a neat outward presentation of Fairhaven.
Ensure excess rubbish and vegetation are transported safely and disposed of as required.
Oversee the maintenance of gardening equipment and assist with general property maintenance and cleaning as required.
Ensure gardening equipment is operational and in safe working order, using appropriate fuels and lubricants on machinery.
Carry out property maintenance activities in a timely manner, ensuring property is kept clean and tidy.
Maintain grounds and maintenance records, reporting any potential hazards, issues, or breakdowns, as well as unsafe conditions or practices to the Manager in a timely manner.
Provide regular reports and feedback to the manager on grounds and maintenance operations, highlighting innovative solutions, new ideas, and opportunities for efficiency gains or ways to further enhance and support TSA mission and values.
Ensure Occupational Health and Safety obligations are followed in line with TSA Policy and Procedures and relevant legislation.
Location and Conditions
This is a permanent, full-time position located in Eagle Heights, QLD.
Salary and conditions are in accordance with the applicable awards.

You will have
Qualifications in Horticulture or equivalent.
Minimum 2+ years' experience in a similar role.
Demonstrated sound knowledge across all key areas of competence in landscape gardening and general maintenance.
Sound knowledge in the use of gardening equipment.
Knowledge of gardening maintenance.
Time management skills regarding planning ahead for equipment requirements and work arrangements.
Driver's license.
Current First Aid Certificate.
A national police record check is required.
What we offer
Flexible working conditions.
(Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax-free) plus meals and entertainment benefits.
Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service.
Financial, retail, and lifestyle discounts and benefits.
Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport.
Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme.
Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks.
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity.
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members.
Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.
We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions.
We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm.
All child-facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check.
Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.

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