Are you a General Hand who enjoys getting involved with building and grounds maintenance to make a difference to the daily lives of others? Join Carrington's Maintenance Team and keep our estate's essential services running smoothly.

- Full Time Local opportunity on 250 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, new & historic buildings
- Building Maintenance, Landscaping or Horticulture experience an advantage.
- Enjoy working as a team and as an individual whilst engaging with residents in their community

About Us

Carrington is a not-for-profit center of excellence for retirees, providing a focus on person-centered quality care and health services to consumers of Independent Living, Residential Care and Community Care. At Carrington, we are committed to providing quality care for our Consumers so they can live a happier, healthier more independent life.

The Opportunity

As a General Hand you will ensure Carrington’s grounds, buildings, and equipment are maintained to a high standard, creating a safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing workplace for residents, visitors and staff. We currently have a full time opportunity. As part of the Maintenance team, you will support facilities maintenance across the whole Carrington Campus, including:

Responsibilities:

- Gardening - including hedging, landscape maintenance & seasonal projects.
- Maintenance – carry out planned, preventative or reactive maintenance & repairs of buildings, plant & roads
- Logistics – support waste & linen services, gardening team, and removalist activities for residents & business needs
- Driving – buggies, bus, towing trailers & ensuring vehicles are maintained to a high standard of presentation
- Support the Hotel Services & Residential Aged Care teams to deliver high quality services for our residents

About You

Essential Criteria:

1.



Similar experience providing property/building services &/or grounds maintenance
2. Take pride in your work & willingness to be hands-on
3. Commitment to excellent customer service
4. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment & independently
5. Understanding of safety and effective work practices in line with WHS legislation
6. Functional verbal & written communication
7. Current NSW driver’s license
8. Right to work in Australia
9. Completion of a pre-employment assessment and a National Criminal History check clearance to be completed during recruitment

Desirable:

- Building maintenance experience including painting, minor plumbing and general building repairs
- Horticultural/Landscaping experience
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Light rigid driver's license or higher is a bonus
- Current qualifications in the elevated working platforms (EWP)

Enjoy our Benefits

- Competitive pay, including annual review with performance-based increases
- Not for profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals/entertainment options) to optimise your income & pay less tax
- Enjoy “Carrington Day” – an Additional Christmas Public Holiday each year
- Wellbeing program providing a comprehensive support network at your fingertips 24/7
- Paid parental leave including superannuation
- 15% employee discount at our Rocksalt restaurant
- 10% off full price shoes at a local shoe store
- Free onsite parking across our picturesque campus

To Apply

Please submit your application including your current resume and a cover letter addressing the criteria in the 'About You' section. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. For enquiries, contact ••••@carringtoncare.com.au

We will not respond to unsolicited emails from recruitment agencies or applications from outside Australia

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