Kip Ipswich Position: General Maintenance / Groundskeeping At Kip, we provide pets with the best care and enrichment - and have our people to thank for it. We are compassionate caregivers to our four-legged friends and exceptional communicators to their paw-rents. One of the many ways we provide a high standard of care is by ensuring our pet guests are safe. This starts with the role of General Maintenance for our facility and grounds.
If you are an all-rounder, jack-of-all-trades who thrives in a diverse role, we want to hear from you! This is a casual position working approximately 16-20 hours per week.
Duties and responsibilities:
Contribute to maintaining a high level of presentation of our site and grounds at all times including garden beds, lawn and play yards. Perform general handyman repairs, including but not limited to patching and painting, replacement of light globes, general labouring, and removal and disposal of rubbish. Carry out general grounds duties, including mowing, pruning, weeding, fertilising, and managing sprinkler systems. Conduct regular inspections of boarding premises and ensure timely and effective repairs for any identified issues. Operate and maintain equipment in accordance with the Operator's Manual and seasonal maintenance schedules. Maintain all pathways and grates to ensure they are clean and free from rubbish, weeds, and other debris. Key requirements:
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to work productively as part of a team. Skills to ensure the infrastructure is maintained in good condition and meets WHS and compliance requirements. Experience with acreage maintenance, using zero turn mowers, tree pruning, weeding, burn pile management, and safe chemical handling and disposal are all advantageous. Must be available on weekends and school holiday periods. Must be driven and have a strong work ethic as the role can be challenging and physical. Ability to follow routines, policies, and procedures. Comfortable working with and around animals. Why Kip Happy Stays?
Did someone say pets? We offer opportunities for career growth and promote from within. Extensive training opportunities to further build your skillset. Enjoy up to 50% off on shop items and our boarding and daycare services. Generous incentive programs for our leaders to earn bonuses based on performance. A structured induction program to set you up to succeed. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that supports our employees with free confidential counselling services. Work with like-minded people in a fun and exciting business with a well-established reputation and brand. A generous Employee Referral Program where you can earn up to $3000 per person when you recommend exceptional people that we onboard at Kip Happy Stays. How to apply:
Include a cover letter outlining why you are the best fit for the role.
We look forward to reviewing your applications!
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