Are you someone who takes pride in your work and enjoys seeing the difference you make every day?  At UCWB, your skills in home and garden maintenance will directly improve the lives of older people helping them feel safe, comfortable, and cared for in their own homes.

We build connected and thriving communities through our community services.  Make a difference to the lives of others through by joining an organisation where everyone matters!

• Casual/flexible working hours available Monday – Friday
• Current casual hourly rate starts at $42.28
• Work across Adelaide Metro
• Not-for-profit salary packaging available to increase your take home pay by up to 12%
• Paid kilometres and travel time between services
• All tools and equipment provided
• We organise your schedule within your availability, so you have minimal administration to complete.
• Positions starting ASAP

About the Role

Our Home and Garden Maintenance Workers provide services to our aged care customers that help keep their home safe and liveable.  The tasks you may be required to perform include:

• Weeding, pruning and lawn mowing
• Cleaning gutters
• Furniture and rubbish removal
• Window washing
• Basic repair work such as fixing uneven flooring

You will be required to travel to our customer’s homes across metropolitan Adelaide.  It is therefore a requirement of this role that you have ongoing access to a vehicle that is suitable for transporting gardening equipment such as a ute, van or trailer.

About You

You will be someone who is able to demonstrate previous success in the areas of building and garden maintenance and repair, who is interested in making a contribution to our community.  You will have excellent communication skills and find enjoyment through engaging with our customers in their home.

Skills and Experience

You will have:

• Previous experience performing basic gardening and maintenance tasks
• Knowledge and skills in using a variety of garden/maintenance power and hand tools
• Experience performing routine maintenance on tools and equipment
• Organisation and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of work health and safety requirements including the risks and hazards associated with manual labour, and using hazardous equipment and chemicals.
• The ability to work autonomously as a predominantly remote worker

Other Role Requirements

• Current Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle that is suitable for transporting gardening equipment, such as a ute, van or trailer.
• Current National Police Check, and DHS Working With Children Check, or willing to obtain these at your own cost prior to commencement of employment.
• Physical fitness appropriate for duties being undertaken – you will be required to pass a pre-employment medical and functional assessment prior to being offered the role.

What you need to know

UCWB values the rich experiences that lived and living experience brings to the workforce.  We embrace differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better outcomes for our valued customers.  This means giving full consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.

What we can offer you

You’re joining an organisation that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates success.

• We invest in your personal and professional development through our e-learning library, ‘U-Plan’ process and on the job mentoring throughout your induction.
• We offer 4 weeks paid parental leave in excess of the government scheme.
• We look after your health, safety and wellbeing through our commitment to WHS including, free flu vaccinations, employee assistance program and flexible working practices.
• You will thrive in a supportive workplace which celebrates its rich, diverse and inclusive workforce celebrating many significant cultural events throughout the year.
• You will enjoy the extra take home pay that salary packaging offers.

About UCWB

Our purpose - Together we build connected and thriving communities.

Our values - Bold and Brave, Open and Curious, Connected and Inclusive.

We build connected and thriving communities with a team of over 220 staff and volunteers.  For 140 years, we've been walking alongside people to create positive futures and lead independent lives they are proud of.  We deliver services in Aged Care, Children & Family, Financial Health, Mental Health, NDIS, and childcare.

Location

This role is based in the community across Adelaide metro, run from our head office in Bowden.

To Apply for this Job

• Review the Role Profile on the UCWB Careers Site and consider whether you meet the Essential Criteria and the Screening Requirements.
• Submit your application and upload your resume and cover letter at this link to the UCWB Careers Site.
• Applications close Tuesday 16th September at 5:00pm.
• UCWB will provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process.  If you require adjustments, please advise us via hradmin@ucwb.org.au or by telephoning 8245 7100.