Love getting stuck in and seeing the results of your work? Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, fixing things, keeping gardens looking their best and taking pride in a job well done? Join Respect St John's as a Casual Maintenance Services Assistant and use your practical skills to help create a safe, welcoming and well-maintained home for our residents.
This is a great opportunity for a hands-on, reliable and flexible person who enjoys variety and is happy to roll up their sleeves and get things done. With a strong focus on gardening and general handyman work, no two days will necessarily look the same.
Why you’ll love this role
This isn't just about fixing things and maintaining gardens — the work you do directly contributes to the comfort, safety and quality of life of our residents.
You’ll be part of a supportive team where your skills are valued and where you can see the difference your work makes every day.
As a casual team member, you'll also have the flexibility to pick up shifts to cover planned leave and unexpected absences, making this a great role for someone looking for flexible hours.
What you’ll be doing
- Keeping gardens, outdoor areas and pathways neat, safe and welcoming
- Tackling general handyman and maintenance jobs around the site
- Helping keep buildings, equipment and communal areas in great condition
- Identifying maintenance issues and letting the right people know before small problems become big ones
- Helping with maintenance and gardening supplies and keeping things organised
- Keeping maintenance records and schedules up to date
- Supporting essential safety and compliance requirements
- Coordinating with contractors when required
- Keeping site vehicles clean, organised and ready to go
- Providing occasional on-call support when needed
- Stepping in to cover planned leave and short-notice absences
What we’re looking for
Most importantly, you’re practical, dependable and take pride in your work.
You’ll ideally bring:
- Experience with gardening and general handyman/maintenance work
- A practical, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently
- Good attention to detail and pride in keeping spaces clean, safe and well presented
- Flexibility to pick up casual shifts, including at short notice when required
- A current Driver’s License
- Experience in maintenance, facilities, property upkeep or a similar role
- A relevant trade qualification is highly regarded
- Experience working in aged care or a similar environment is desirable
- A current National Police Certificate, or willingness to obtain one
- A willingness to meet Aged Care Worker Screening requirements
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive casual rates and entitlements
- Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
- A friendly, supportive and inclusive workplace
- Flexible casual work that can fit around your lifestyle
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference
- The satisfaction of knowing your work helps create a better environment for our residents
Ready to put your practical skills to work?
If you’re a gardener, handyman, maintenance all-rounder or simply someone who enjoys fixing, improving and looking after things, we’d love to hear from you.
Join Respect St John's and bring your skills to a role where the work you do truly matters.
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Maintenance Services Assistant in Wangaratta employer: Respect Group Limited
Respect Aged Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where you can truly make a difference in the lives of older Australians. As a not-for-profit organisation, we provide competitive salaries with salary packaging benefits and ample opportunities for career advancement and professional development, all while fostering a community of belonging at our Jallarah location in Meningie.
