The Role:
Based at our winery in Maiden Gully, we are seeking to appoint Casual Handyperson, for 25 hours a week, to join our team who is motivated, hands on, and reliable.
Duties include:
- Ensure all public area facilities are open on time, presented and functioning ready for guests’ use.
- Lawn mowing, edge trimming, removing garden debris, watering and fertilising lawns and gardens, cutting and trimming plants as required, cleaning driveways.
- Perform general building maintenance tasks, such as repairs, installations, small tiling jobs, patching, painting and preventative maintenance.
- Complete routine inspections of building systems and equipment to ensure they are operating efficiently and effectively.
- Collaborate with our Housekeeping and Front Office teams in responding to our guest maintenance related concerns.
- Notify the Manager of all maintenance problems, damaged equipment, and missing items, immediately.
- Record the costs of repairs done by maintenance personnel and contractors accurately.
- General public area cleaning duties.
- Ensure no hazards are blocking pathways or guest common areas.
- Prioritise tasks according to urgency and importance.
- Always provide passionate and friendly service to external and internal guests.
- Handle all amenities, chemicals, and equipment according to specific instructions and Workplace Health & Safety standards.
The Benefits:
- Internal training and development opportunities to grow within the business.
- Up to 50% off wine, food, accommodation, and spa treatments.
- Excellent workplace wellbeing & recognition program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Free on-site parking.
- Uniform provided.
About You:
- Experience in building trade is essential
- Confidently use power tools, and complete some physically demanding tasks
- Manual Driver’s license
- Forklift Licence (desirable)
- Can do attitude and ability to follow instructions
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work in an efficient manner
- Be a reliable and proactive team player
- Have a reliable car to drive to and from Maiden Gully
- Full working rights in Australia.
About Us:
Balgownie Estate Bendigo is renowned for our picturesque restaurant providing magnificent cuisine and excellent wines produced from the Bendigo and Yarra Valley Estates. We are a 4-star Estate boasting a stunning homestead, glamping grounds, two cottages, cellar door and a newly renovated restaurant.
- Conveniently located ten minutes from Bendigo City Centre
- Beautiful vineyard views
- Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner
APPLY NOW by submitting your resume and cover letter with your availability and experience.
Must have full permanent working rights in Australia with no restrictions and weekend availability. No public transport is available to our location - must have your own transport.
Balgownie Estate has a strong inclusive culture, that encourages applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities. If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, please apply online with your resume and cover letter and tell us about your most memorable travel experience. To find out more about Balgownie Estate, checkout our website and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.