Indigenous Facilities Caretaker

Based at Banya on the Sunshine Coast, as Facilities Caretaker, reporting to the Regional Facilities Supervisor, you'll be managing all the on-going maintenance of the gardens, common ground areas and facilities.

A permanent, full-time position, Monday - Friday, 7.00am - 3.00pm.

Describe the client:

We're one of Australia's largest diversified property groups. For over 70 years we've been creating and curating communities full of energy, soul and life. We're on a mission to create a better future for our people, communities and the planet.

Position Description:

• Maintain and manage the community grounds, gardens, and recreation facilities, ensuring quality on-going operational maintenance
• Oversee and manage all contractors/service providers to ensure compliance with both legal and company guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Manage routine and scheduled maintenance and safety requirements of facilities, equipment, and plant (ie: test and tag, pool testing)
• Facilitate and manage all operational activities within budget
• Engage and build strong relationships with homeowners
• Manage community security
• Actively participate in Caretaker meetings and completion of all relevant reporting as required

Position Requirements:

• From a background working within a community/lifestyle environment such as Retirement Living, Caravan Parks, Commercial Facilities, Schools, Hotels, Motels
• Experience in landscaping and/or garden maintenance is required
• Demonstrated experience in general maintenance and amenity cleaning
• A Certificate 3 in Landscaping or Horticultural studies would be advantageous but not essential
• Strong communicator, you're a natural at engaging and building relationships
• Hold a Commercial Operators Licence in compliance with the Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Act 1966 (ACDC) for weed spraying (however not essential, can be assisted in obtaining)
• Competent computer skills
• Current General First Aid Certificate (or a refresher can be arranged)
• Current full drivers licence/own vehicle required for commuting to/from work

Application requirements:

Candidate will be screened by IWS and will need to apply through IWS link

Indigenous Workstars specialises in the engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people into employment in a variety of communities and industries across Australia.

***Please note only candidates that are successful in moving to the next stage of recruitment will be contacted further***