General Handyperson/Maintenance Services Assistant
Respect, Australia
Job Description
Are you looking for meaningful work in a supportive environment with long-term employment and development opportunities?
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.
The Position:
We are currently seeking a General Handyperson to join our team on a permanent part-time basis, 6 days per fortnight. The position is based at our Wellington Views aged care home in Old Beach, Tasmania.
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 work load with a can-do approach and a knack for thinking creatively.
The role duties include:
- General repairs and maintenance including but not limited to; painting, cleaning, replacing light globes, etc
- Assisting with our preventative maintenance throughout the facility including resident rooms and public areas
- Maintaining hygiene and occupational health and safety requirements by ensuring that work is carried out safely and securing all areas of work at all times
Requirements
What you can offer:
- Proven broad practical general knowledge of building and facilities maintenance
- Ability to carry out a variety of Handyperson tasks
- Self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic with excellent time management skills
- Able to work both unsupervised and within a team environment
- Reliable, honest and good communication skills
- Willingness to provide a high level of service
- Be well presented, punctual and efficient
Previous handyman and Trades Qualification will be highly regarded but not essential
To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate is required to provide a current National Police Certificate without conviction that would preclude employment in aged care. Candidates are also required to provide evidence of their vaccination against Covid-19 or a valid medical exemption.
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.