Carry out and organise general maintenance and groundskeeping services for our village residents, staff and visitors as our Maintenance All-Rounder at the lovely Bernborough Ascot.
About Keyton:
With over 65 villages across Australia, 15,000+ residents and 800+ passionate staff, we’re leading the way with heart, for a new age of wellbeing, connection and choice for all independent seniors.
Leveraging over 30 years of experience, our teams work across the country in a variety of departments and business units, all share a common goal: We Lead with Heart, and we are committed to creating caring and fun-filled retirement communities.
Our purpose is to create places where communities thrive – not only for residents, but importantly, for our employees also. We do this by creating safe, secure and connected independent living communities where residents can enjoy active and social lifestyles, close to essential services and amenities.
Keyton Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate
- A supportive and friendly work environment
- 4x Wellbeing Days per year (one per quarter) — almost an extra week of leave
- Reward and recognition programs
- Excellent company benefits and discounts
- Discounted health insurance, annual vaccinations and skin checks
- Fitness Passport for you and your family
- A professional and supportive onsite team
Your Day on a Page:
An exciting opportunity has become available for a reliable and dedicated Village Grounds & Maintenance Officer to join our dynamic team at our Bernborough Ascot village.
Located beside the iconic Doomben Racecourse, Bernborough Ascot is a vibrant community with beautifully maintained spaces that create a welcoming environment for residents and visitors. Everything here is designed to bring out the best in our team and our community.
In this role, you’ll focus primarily on the general upkeep of our grounds, while also assisting with maintenance tasks.
Approximately 50% of your time will be dedicated to Village grounds and 50% to general maintenance.
Your Responsibilities:
No two days are the same at Bernborough Ascot. You'll play an important role in ensuring our village remains safe, attractive, and enjoyable for residents to call home. Working alongside our experienced Maintenance Supervisor, you'll:
- Keep our beautifully maintained gardens, grounds and communal areas looking their best.
- Operate and care for a range of groundskeeping equipment and tools.
- Complete minor repairs and preventative maintenance around the village.
- Assist with pool care, village presentation and general site upkeep.
- Help deliver a safe environment by identifying and addressing maintenance issues.
- Support village events and occasionally drive our community bus.
- Support the Maintenance Supervisor with a variety of day-to-day maintenance and village improvement activities.
- Build positive relationships with residents while making a difference to their daily lives.
About You
You will bring experience as a grounds person, maintenance assistant, or a similar hands on role, along with the following:
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- High attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety
- Basic computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook, apps)
- Understanding of machinery and tools used in grounds and maintenance work
- Current Australian driver’s licence
- Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to take initiative, work independently and contribute to a team
- Internal training and onsite inductions will be provided.
Ready to Join the Fun?
If you take pride in keeping spaces clean, safe and welcoming, we’d love to hear from you! Join our team at Bernborough Ascot and help create an environment our residents truly enjoy.
Please submit your resume and cover letter via the link below. In your cover letter, tell us why you’re interested in the Village Grounds & Maintenance Officer role and how your skills and experience match our requirements
Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check & will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of May-November, with supporting documentation prior to joining. For selected roles, pre-employment medical assessments will also be required prior to any employment offers being made.
At Keyton we celebrate diversity and acknowledge that what makes us different makes us stronger. We engage, enable and empower our people and support their individual needs. Inclusion sets us all up for success. We therefore encourage you to apply for roles in our business, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, race, age, religion, social background.
