Maintenance Officer - Outdoor Specialist / Shoalhaven

Be responsible for the presentation, upkeep, and general maintenance of all outdoor areas across Youthworks Shoalhaven under the direction of the Maintenance Coordinator......

Youthworks is seeking a Maintenance Officer - Outdoor Specialist to join our team at Shoalhaven. This full time role will be contributing to our guests’ satisfaction and enhance Youthworks’ reputation, whilst undertaking maintenance responsibilities to ensure quality service from start to finish.

Youthworks Outdoors provide a place of temporary community for groups for relational and personal growth. We are intentional partners to schools, churches and like-minded community groups through networking, collaboration, and facilitation of Word ministry. We are providers of outstanding venues in amazing locations and Christian hospitality. We believe our interactions with our guests and each other are opportunities to promote and proclaim the gospel.

About the role

• No split shifts – (38 hour week)
• Tools provided
• Large variety of tasks
• Supportive team

Your responsibilities

‍ ‍Grounds and Outdoor Maintenance

• Responsible for the presentation, upkeep, and general maintenance of all outdoor areas across Youthworks Shoalhaven under the direction of the Maintenance Coordinator
• Operate and maintain outdoor equipment including ride-on mowers, push mowers, edgers, blowers, and other groundskeeping tools safely and effectively
• Mow lawns, edge pathways, prune gardens, maintain hedges, undertake bush care, and complete general gardening duties across the site
• Carry out regular weeding, leaf blowing, rubbish collection, and outdoor cleaning to ensure grounds remain safe, tidy, and well presented
• Monitor outdoor areas for hazards, damage, or maintenance needs and report issues promptly
• Assist with maintaining outdoor equipment, storage areas, and workshops in a clean, organised, and safe condition

• Maintenance Support

• Assist the maintenance team with general repairs, upkeep, and maintenance tasks across cabins, accommodation facilities, amenities, and common areas as required
• Respond to maintenance requests and assist with minor repairs, painting, refurbishment work, and manual handling tasks
• Ensure all tools and equipment are used safely and any faults or hazards are reported promptly
• Maintain a professional and positive approach while interacting with guests, staff, contractors, volunteers, and visitors

   

  People

• Provide guidance and mentoring to casuals, volunteers and other staff assisting with out-door maintenance and grounds tasks
• Encourage safe work practices, teamwork, and positive participation while working

   

  Systems and Safety

• Adhere to workplace health and safety procedures and safe manual handling practices at all times
• Maintain relevant maintenance records and report hazards, incidents, and operational is-sues promptly
• Support and recommend improvements to the maintenance coordinator

You will need to demonstrate

• A passion for the outdoors
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and to be flexible to reflect changes in priority
• A systematic and focused approach to tasks with a strong attention to detail
• An ability to work with a wide range of staff to achieve effective outcomes
• Strong work ethos
• Strong customer focus
• Good personal presentation
• Willingness to work in an overtly Christian environment and within an Anglican organisation
• Commitment to work with Youthworks mission
• Verified and Cleared Working with Children Check number for paid employment

What we would really like you to have

• Personal Christian faith
• Experience working in landscaping, gardening, greenkeeping or bush care.
• WorkSafe NSW Licenses
• Qualifications related to horticulture or green keeping
• Proven knowledge of Industry and Safety Standards
• First aid qualifications

Additional information

Current drivers license and own transport is essential as there is no public transport anywhere near the Shoalhaven Centres.

Please download and view the Position Description and submit an application, cover letter and resume via the 'Apply to this Job' button below. Application should address all selection criteria listed in the position description and include current qualifications, relevant professional experience and any Christian ministry involvement.

Youthworks is committed to participating in the NSW Working with Children Checks program, and successful applicants must have a valid Working with Children Check ID number for paid employment before an offer of employment can be made. Persons who are ineligible need not apply.

General enquiries can be directed to Human Resources humanresources@youthworks.net. Please note that no applications will be accepted via this email address.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

If your skills are a fit, you will be contacted by a member of our recruitment/HR team.

To note applications cannot be processed until a completed application form is submitted.