Description:
Employer of Choice for 9 consecutive years | Global Healthy Workplaces Award Winner 2024.
TLC Healthcare is pioneering Australia’s first fully integrated healthcare service with aged care at its core. We are dedicated to being leaders in integrated healthcare , and we’re seeking a passionate Grounds Officer to maintain and enhance the outdoor aesthetic of our properties across the Central precincts: Fitzroy North, Altona, Whittlesea and Donvale.
As a Grounds Officer , you will play a vital role in ensuring the upkeep and visual appeal of TLC Healthcare facilities. You will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the outdoor aesthetic of all TLC property’s. This includes tasks such as mowing lawns, planting flowers and trees, pruning shrubs, and maintaining irrigation systems. Grounds officers also handle tasks like weeding, applying fertiliser, pressure washing, gutter cleaning and operating landscaping equipment.
Hours of work
This is a full-time, ongoing role working Monday to Friday and possible occasional out of hours work.
What you’ll be doing
- Aspects of both major and minor grounds tasks throughout, including pruning of shrubs, hedges, trees, control and spraying of weeds, fertilising and mulching to accepted horticultural industry standards.
- Garden refurbishment/re-landscaping
- Identify and report on any trip hazards on pathways and lawn areas. Undertake minor paving repairs.
- Monitor and report on condition of trees and infrastructure. Report any damaged infrastructure either identified during or because of undertaking grounds works.
- Maintain irrigation systems
- Cleaning of gutters
- Pressure washing of buildings, pathways
- Undertake routine preventative maintenance and respond to reactive maintenance requirements including minor and common area maintenance in the absence of the Maintenance Officer. Assist the Maintenance Officer if required when a 2-person task is to be undertaken.
What you’ll get
- Fuel card (company vehicle will be provided)
- Program of employee and wellbeing initiatives
- $5 employee meals
- Exclusive TLC Employee Shopping Portal access and receive significant wholesale discounts on everyday items
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted health insurance
- Free gym membership
What you’ll need
- Relevant qualifications
- Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations (3 doses)
- NDIS Check (includes Police Clearance)
- Working with Children Check
- Proof of eligibility to work in Australia
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence
TLC Healthcare operate on a direct sourcing model and request agencies to respect no unsolicited contact for vacancies advertised.
For any questions regarding this role, please feel free to contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@tlchealthcare.com.au
To learn more about the benefits of joining Team TLC, please visit our website tlchealthcare.com.au
We are an organisation with a strong sense of purpose that celebrates diversity, inclusion and embodies our core values of respect, accountability, excellence, collaboration, integrity and innovation.
Our culture is based on a supportive team environment where people thrive and achieve their best professionally.
TLC Healthcare encourage all people of different backgrounds to apply.
As part of our recruitment process, you may be required to complete a pre-employment psychometric and medical assessment.