Grounds/Maintenance Person
Job No:
LDK596
Location:
Tuggeranong ACT
LDK’s vision is that every senior Australian will be treated with Love, Decency & Kindness in their ageing journey. These values are what form the basis of everything we do. We are proud to be leading the way in reshaping the seniors’ living industry and employ individuals based on delivering this vision, along with those who share our core values of Love, Decency & Kindness.
Our employees are valued members of the LDK family. We have an ongoing commitment to support and foster each employee’s development and boast extensive career growth opportunities. It is only through these commitments to our staff that we can deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents.
About the role
To provide quality outcomes for all residents, visitors, staff and others by providing a safe and pleasant environment, while at the same time assist in the provision of quality services to maintain the gardens and grounds of the Village.
This is a permanent Full-Time position with a roster of Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm.
Your duties include but are not limited to:
- Gardening of all Village gardens and grounds including weeding, mowing, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, mulching, green waste removal, some chainsaw work, re-planting, minor garden renovations and maintaining firebreaks.
- Mulch all gardens to reduce chemical weed control, conserve water and improve soil condition
- Control plant diseases and insects as required using integrated pest management
- Pressure cleaning of pathways, footpaths, brickwork, fences etc
- Attend to gardening requests by residents
- Must have knowledge of chemicals/insecticides
- Minor landscaping repairs/works
About You
- Demonstrated experience in gardening duties, preferably in an aged care environment
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Experience in plant operation, including chainsaw (if licensed) and hand tools
- Experience in planning and managing job allocations in a timely manner
- Chemical/Insecticide knowledge (ChemCert an advantage)
- Ability to communicate with residents and other personnel
INTERESTED IN APPLYING?
If you feel passionate about contributing to the LDK vision and believe this is the opportunity for you, please apply now.
Learn more about us, visit our website www.ldk.com.au
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Police Clearance and have an influenza immunisation before commencing.