Gardener Property Maintenance Handyman

Darwin - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 45 - 45

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Carers NT

Carers NT workforce is committed to the outcomes of the Organisation by being engaged creative innovative and proactively identifying continuous improvement opportunities. By accepting accountability acting reliably and responsibly and demonstrating loyalty we preserve an environment that supports sincerity honesty ethical behaviour resulting in a high level of trust between our community and each other.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated Gardener/Property Maintenance/Handyman to join our team in Darwin Northern Territory. This role is essential in maintaining the aesthetic and functional aspects of our properties ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for our clients in the social care sector. The successful candidate will play a vital role in enhancing the overall quality of our services through effective property maintenance and gardening.

What youll be doing

Cleaning and General Maintenance:

Inspect and maintain property fixtures and systems
Identify and report the need for major repairs.
Address maintenance issues in a timely manner
Perform minor repairs
Regular maintenance of Carer NT grounds.
Clean buildings and surroundings to manage risk and for hygiene and to look presentable.
Cleared drains with water running freely from the building
Emptying and washing of all garbage bins.
Recycling and waste management.
Clean all facilities by sweeping/blowing and washing all areas.
Paint the facilities and surroundings as required.
Keep tools and work areas clean organized and safe

Gardening:

Ensure the overall health and appearance of all plants flower beds and green spaces to keep well maintained gardens with healthy plants.
Checking the condition of plants to determine the appropriate treatment.
Perform routine landscaping as required.
Monitor for the appearances of termites and terminate.
Gardening duties include sowing planting spraying and cultivating trees and plants (pruning) mowing pruning whipper snipping and trimming greenery blowing debris edging weeding and managing irrigation and application of plant protection products.
Together with manager designing gardens and choosing plants.
Operate and maintain gardening tools and equipment safely.
Any other duty that may arise from time to time requested by manager.

What we are looking for
Demonstrated experience and knowledge with handy tasks and maintenance.
Full NT Drivers Licence.
Experience managing commercial gardens.
Enjoy working outdoors (all year round).
Knowledge of plant care and gardening techniques
Ability to operate mowing and pruning equipment
Must possess gardener and landscaping skills.
Knowledge of applying pesticide and weedicide.
Knowledge of synthetic and natural fertilizers.
Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
Ability to remain on your feet for long periods of time

Desirable:

Certificate III in Horticulture the Certificate III in Parks and Gardens the Certificate III in Landscape Construction or similar will be highly regarded.

Why work with us

Carers NT values its workforce members. We aim to provide workforce members opportunities for consultation; involvement and development where there is job satisfaction and people enjoy coming to work. We value our teams and our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

Be part of a passionate and talented team
05 week Annual Leave
Salary Packaging up to $15900 for living expenses and $2650 for meals and entertainment
12% Superannuation
Access to Employee Assistance Programs and Professional development and training opportunities

If you are interested in the role and fit the criteria please apply online with your resume and a one page cover letter addressing the skills and experience.

For a full job description please contact us onor email

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About Carers NTCarers NT workforce is committed to the outcomes of the Organisation by being engaged creative innovative and proactively identifying continuous improvement opportunities. By accepting accountability acting reliably and responsibly and demonstrating loyalty we preserve an environment ...