Grounds & Maintenance Person - Merriwa

Grounds and Maintenance Person Permanent, Full Time Opportunity! Competitive Rates + Salary Packaging + Super Merriwa, WA For nearly 100 years, RAAFA has been caring for Western Australians. Guided by our values of Respect, Care and Honesty , we’re proud of our heritage, our people, and the impact we make every day.

Join the Retirement Living team at the Merriwa Estate and support our residents as our newest Grounds and Maintenance Person ! This role will see you be responsible for the care and maintenance of the estate grounds and related infrastructure.

As The Grounds And Maintenance Person, You Will

• Maintain reticulation, gardens, parklands and common areas by pruning, sweeping, fertilising, spraying, weeding, composting, top dressing.
• Undertake renovation projects, maintain roadways, drains, footpaths, paving, fences, gates and retaining walls.
• Liaise with external trades (electricians, plumbers, locksmiths) for specialist repairs. Advise Estate Manager on replacement of damaged equipment (stoves, hotplates, hot water tanks, air conditioners).
• Assist with common area and residential unit maintenance, rubbish collection/disposal, and estate projects as required.
• Apply herbicides, pesticides and fungicides safely with PPE.
• Ensure a safe environment for staff, residents and visitors, promptly reporting issues and responding to emergencies.

About Merriwa Estate At Merriwa Estate, you’ll be part of a warm and welcoming community where your work truly matters. Nestled in a tranquil beachside location, the estate offers a supportive environment not only for residents but also our Retirement Living Team. You’ll join a team guided by respect, care and honesty, working together to create “A Good Place” — the meaning of Merriwa — for everyone who calls it home. Surrounded by vibrant social activities, beautifully maintained grounds and a connected lifestyle, you’ll enjoy a workplace that values positivity, teamwork and the impact you make each day.

Benefits To Working With RAAFA

• Competitive Rates - RAAFA Continues to support our people with above award rates across our estates!
• Salary packaging – as a non-profit organisation, you can salary package up to $18,549!
• Free onsite parking – all sites have free onsite parking with plenty availability!
• Career & Development Paths – RAAFA offers various ongoing career development opportunities, including transition to practice and grad programs through our industry partners!
• Employee Assistance Program - Access confidential counselling services for personal or work related issues!
• Employee Referral Program - earn bonuses for recommending friends!
• Discounted Services - including health insurance and gym membership!
• Corporate Zoo Membership - Visit Perth Zoo for free!
• Supportive culture - be welcomed into an organisation who provide a supportive, friendly and positive culture within all of our staffing groups!

About You

• Demonstrated experience in maintaining lawns, gardens and related infrastructure.
• Current Manual Driver’s Licence.
• Flexibility, creativity and initiative within the work role.
• Ability to work unsupervised and within a small team environment.
• Ability to follow procedures and work programs.
• Skilled in operating and servicing a wide variety of machinery and equipment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Empathy and understanding of the needs of seniors.
• Ability to respond effectively to emergencies.
• Chainsaw Certificate.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and practices.

Next Steps Ready to make a difference?

• Update your resume.
• Be eligible to work in Australia.
• Hold or willing to obtain a Satisfactory National Police Certificate (on commencement of employment to be within six months from date of issue).
• Be up to date with your COVID 19 and flu vaccinations.
• Click “Apply to this Job”.

For more information, please call or email us on 08 9288 8426 or [email protected] RAAFA WA reserves the right to withdraw, shortlist and interview applicants prior to this date.