Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Assistant | Full-time
Our team is expanding, and we are looking for an all-rounder with a passion for maintaining our brand-new facility to a high standard.
- Australia , Bacchus Marsh (VIC)
- Facilities
- Intermediate
Your role at Rijk Zwaan
In this diverse role, you will work closely with our team to provide maintenance and operational support in all aspects of our facilities, grounds, vehicles and equipment.
- Grounds upkeep, mowing, brush cutting and maintaining garden beds.
- Troubleshoot maintenance requests and arrange repairs in collaboration with the Facilities Coordinator.
- Undertake scheduled facilities and operational maintenance tasks to ensure compliance.
- Monitor servicing and repairs of shared company vehicles, tractors and electric trolleys
- Hydroponic system
- Filling of tanks, mixing of fertiliser and scheduled maintenance of the climate control systems.
- Provide backup for climate and hydroponic control.
- Coordinate weekend water duty
- Monitor and maintain stock levels of resources, supplies and greenhouse clothing.
- Manage kitchen supplies/food and ensure cleanliness of area.
Your contribution
Your practical skills are varied, and you are known for your problem-solving. You are a friendly, reliable team player and able to communicate well with ease. You understand the importance of well-maintained facilities and grounds and make this part of your daily work.
In addition, we can find the following on your resume:
- Trade qualified or experience in a similar role
- Flexible and adaptable
- Eager to learn new skills and grow
- Motivated self-starter, who can use initiative as well as take direction
- Able to work safely and follow safety procedures
- Agricultural Chemical Users Permit (ACUP) is preferred or willing to obtain
What can you expect from us?
We have a primary focus on employee satisfaction, and as a result you will enjoy working as a valued member of our team. In addition, we can offer you;
- A healthy work/life balance
- Mentoring and support from our experienced staff
- Free healthy lunches and snacks
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and well-being initiatives
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- The freedom to take the initiative and work on your own development
Where will you be working?
Rijk Zwaan is an international family-owned company, and one of the top four vegetable seed companies in the world. For more than 100 years, we’ve been at the start of the food chain, developing vegetable varieties and selling the seeds to professional growers. Within our international network, around 4,000 staff are committed to transforming the way vegetables are grown and consumed.
The Australian subsidiary was founded in 1987 and employs 80 people, working across seed production, research and development, and sales, with the majority of our team working in Daylesford.
Interested?
You can address your application to Narelle Robinson (HR Manager).
Click Apply to email your application.
What to include in my application?
- Current resume
- Letter expressing your interest
We will consider your application carefully, which may take some time. You will hear from us as soon as possible.
Your application will be stored according to Australia Privacy Principles for a maximum term of six months, unless you request otherwise. We will only use your personal information for the purpose it was originally provided for.
