Grounds & Maintenance Officer

We have an opportunity for an experienced Grounds and Maintenance Officer to join our team at The Henry Canberra, a retirement village nestled in the picturesque suburb of Higgins in Belconnen. We are seeking an experienced individual who will thrive in a hands-on role. Your primary focus will be maintaining our village and gardens to the highest standard, ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for our residents and visitors.

Reporting to the Management team, your duties will encompass a variety of tasks, including:

• Performing general and preventative maintenance tasks around the village in an organised and proactive manner
• Conducting repairs and maintenance to village facilities (including but not limited to painting, repairing walls, doors, windows, minor carpentry work, troubleshooting plumbing issues, cleaning etc)
• Undertaking scheduled preventative maintenance, as well as corrective maintenance tasks
• Managing lawn and grounds maintenance (including but not limited to seeding, topdressing, fertilising, mulching, raking, sweeping, whipper snipping, trimming, weeding and spraying of pesticides/herbicides etc) 
• Planting and maintaining trees and gardens, including pruning for shrubs and other plants as required
• Minor landscape construction – retaining walls, garden edges, paving, irrigation infrastructure
• Engaging with residents and visitors in a customer focused manner, fostering positive relationships
• Completing administrative and reporting duties associated with maintenance activities
• Assisting the Management team with additional tasks as needed

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Hands-on experience in building and grounds maintenance, showcasing attention to detail
• Initiative, self-motivation, and the ability to work autonomously
• Problem solving skills and a commitment to safe work practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with a customer-centric approach 
• Adaptability to work in various weather conditions
• A valid drivers licence and proof of Australian work rights
• A current national police or willingness to obtain one

If you are ready to take on this rewarding opportunity, please submit your current resume and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position.