Casual Maintenance Person | ChristchurchBenefits - What's in it for you?Be in control of your roster - shifts that suit your lifestyle and availabilityWe have a dedicated internal casual team (MetFlex) that will look after your training and development, working schedule, work support, etc.Learn while you earnOngoing casual shifts for all Villages in your local area - our villages are all different and bespokePermanent roles available if you want to move from the casual positionWe will develop and train you in the career path within Aged CareWork in a rewarding environment - supporting our residents and within great, dedicated teamsAbout the roleWe're looking for casual gardening and maintenance staff to join our awesome teams supporting with the general day-to-day running of our modern Villages - ensuring they are maintained and appealing for our residents, guests, and staff. This is a great role offering variety in location and work as you keep our Villages well maintained and vibrant for our residents! This opportunity would be perfect for someone who is hands-on and a problem solver, loves the outdoors, enjoys physical work, and gets satisfaction from improving our living spaces for our residents.As these are casual employment opportunities, these roles are ideal if you want some work over the holiday period, want some extra money without the permanent hours, or want to have a go at a different role earning while you learn! This could be great for someone located or easily accessible to the area by car or public transport.As a gardener, some things you will be doing include:Ensuring gardens are lush and vibrant for all to enjoyAssist with the general upkeep of the grounds and facilitiesEnsures that all equipment is maintained and used appropriately in order to achieve maximum working life and high standards of safetyWorking in maintenance, your duties and responsibilities will include:You will provide general maintenance services to our residents in our VillageAssisting with the maintenance of a comprehensive range of village facilitiesRubbish removal and cleanlinessTaking responsibility in liaising with residents daily to understand and problem solve any general maintenance issues on siteAbout youWe are looking for team members with the right attitude, excellent communication skills, and who can work as part of a team to provide support in maintaining our village to a high standard. Some things that will support your application include:Previous experience working as a general handyman or in property maintenance will be highly advantageous as well as any horticulture and/or gardeningReliable, super organized, and have good time managementThis is a physical role and requires a good level of fitness (some heavy lifting involved)Confidence using hand, power tools, and operating maintenance machineryExcellent communication skills - written and verbalCustomer centric approach - driven to deliver outstanding service to our residentsAbout usEstablished in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.Please note that identification and work eligibility is required with your application.
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