Maintenance Services Assistant
Respect, Australia
Job Description
Are you in search of a Maintenance Services Assistant role that offers meaningful work within a supportive environment, along with prospects for long-term employment and professional development? We are currently on the lookout for a Maintenance Services Assistant to become a part of our team on a full-time basis from Monday to Friday. This position is located at our Derwent Views Home aged care facility in Hobart, Tasmania.
The Organisation:
Respect is a rapidly growing, not-for-profit, progressive, and purpose-driven aged care and retirement living provider that operates across Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. Respect is known for the great care we provide to our residents and the supportive and respectful working environment for our employees.
Supported by our grounds person you will assist with the general repair, maintenance in the facility. This is a hands-on position, requiring the individual to manage their own workload with a can-do approach and a knack for thinking creatively.
The role duties include:
- Assist in the maintenance of an up to date asset register.
- Contribute to refurbishment, equipment replacement and capital works planning.
- Identify preventative maintenance requirements and document a schedule for same.
- Ensure preventative maintenance and corrective action according to legal requirements and documented schedule, including requirements for essential services.
- Oversee external contract agreements.
- Maintain records of the maintenance program.
- Ensure adequate stock items for regular corrective maintenance jobs.
- Maintain neat, tidy and safe grounds, including watering.
- Perform garden maintenance tasks ensuring garden beds, pathways and outdoor seating areas are clean and free from debris.
- Ensure high quality standards in resident rooms and public areas are maintained.
- Ensure vehicles at the facility are kept clean and tidy and are serviced in accordance with the service maintenance schedule.
- Perform an on-call service at times that maintenance are not on duty at the facility as directed by the General Manager.
- Any other task not defined but within the employees' skills, as directed by the organisation.
Requirements
What you can bring to the role:
- General maintenance and gardening skills.
- Current Driver's License.
- Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
Desirable:
- Knowledge or experience in establishing and coordinating a maintenance program.
- Experience in maintenance and horticulture management.
- An accredited trade certificate relevant to the position.
- An accredited testing and tagging certificate.
- Experience in residential aged care or similar business.
- Previous handyman and Trades Qualification will be highly regarded but not essential.
To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.
Benefits
What we can offer you:
- Competitive salary and entitlements.
- Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
- Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
- Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
- A healthy and positive workplace culture.
- Learning, development, and growth opportunities.