Grounds & Maintenance Person - Merriwa

Retirement Living | Grounds & Maintenance Grounds and Maintenance Person Permanent, Full Time Opportunity Competitive Rates + Salary Packaging + Super Merriwa, WA For nearly 100 years, RAAFA has been caring for WesternAustralians. Guided by our values of Respect, Care and Honesty , we’re proud of our heritage, our people,and the impact we make every day. Join the Retirement Living team at the MerriwaEstate and support our residents as ournewest Grounds and Maintenance Person Thisrole will see you be responsible for the care and maintenance ofthe estate grounds and related infrastructure. As the Grounds and Maintenance Person, youwill: Maintain reticulation, gardens, parklands and common areasby pruning, sweeping, fertilising, spraying, weeding,composting, top dressing. Undertake renovation projects, maintain roadways, drains,footpaths, paving, fences, gates and retaining walls. Liaise with external trades (electricians, plumbers,locksmiths) for specialist repairs. Advise Estate Manager onreplacement of damaged equipment (stoves, hotplates, hot watertanks, air conditioners). Assist with common area and residential unit maintenance,rubbish collection/disposal, and estate projects asrequired. Apply herbicides, pesticides and fungicides safely withPPE. Ensure a safe environment for staff, residents andvisitors, promptly reporting issues and responding toemergencies. At Merriwa Estate, you’ll be part of a warm and welcomingcommunity where your work truly matters. Nestled in a tranquilbeachside location, the estate offers a supportive environment notonly for residents but also our Retirement Living Team.You’ll join a team guided by respect, care and honesty,working together to create “A Good Place” — themeaning of Merriwa — for everyone who calls it home.Surrounded by vibrant social activities, beautifully maintainedgrounds and a connected lifestyle, you’ll enjoy a workplacethat values positivity, teamwork and the impact you make eachday. Benefits to working with RAAFA Competitive Rates - RAAFA Continuesto support our people with above award rates across ourestates Salary packaging – as anon-profit organisation, you can salary package up to$18,549 Freeonsite parking – allsites have free onsite parking with plenty availability Career & Development Paths– RAAFA offers various ongoing careerdevelopment opportunities, including transition to practice andgrad programs through our industry partners Employee Assistance Program - Accessconfidential counselling services for personal or work relatedissues Employee Referral Program - earnbonuses for recommending friends Discounted Services - includinghealth insurance and gym membership Corporate Zoo Membership - VisitPerth Zoo for free Supportive culture - be welcomed intoan organisation who provide a supportive, friendly and positiveculture within all of our staffing groups About you Demonstrated experience in maintaining lawns, gardens andrelated infrastructure. Current Manual Driver’s Licence. Flexibility, creativity and initiative within the workrole. Ability to work unsupervised and within a small teamenvironment. Ability to follow procedures and work programs. Skilled in operating and servicing a wide variety ofmachinery and equipment. Strong communication and customer service skills. Empathy and understanding of the needs of seniors. Ability to respond effectively to emergencies. Chainsaw Certificate. Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements andpractices. Next Steps Ready to make a difference? Update your resume. Be eligible to work in Australia. Hold or willing to obtain a Satisfactory National PoliceCertificate (on commencement of employment to be within sixmonths from date of issue). Be up to date with your COVID 19 and flu vaccinations. RAAFA WA reserves the right to withdraw, shortlist andinterview applicants prior to this date. #J-18808-Ljbffr