Maintenance & Handyperson Services (Trades & Services)
Full time
We're currently seeking a Maintenance Services Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis, Monday through Friday. The Organisation: As a proud not-for-profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community.
Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging.
Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania.
Respect also has home care services in multiple states and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.
The Position: The Maintenance Services Assistant is responsible for implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating an efficient and effective preventative and corrective maintenance program for buildings, equipment, and grounds at the facility.
Key Duties: 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 the 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.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.Requirements Essential: General maintenance and gardening skills.Current Drivers License.Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).Knowledge or experience in establishing and coordinating a maintenance program.Experience in maintenance and horticulture management.An accredited trade certificate relevant to the position.Experience in residential aged care or similar business.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.Relocation assistance negotiable.Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.Learning, development, and growth opportunities.Our purpose: To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.
Our Values: Respect: Treat all people with fairness and dignity.Care: Look after and protect the elderly, and each other.Teamwork: Encourage, cooperate, and build trust.Courage: Do the right thing, even when it's difficult.Integrity: Be open, honest, and trustworthy.Innovation: Think differently to solve problems.Excellence: Drive quality to continuously improve.Your application will include the following questions:
Do you have current Australian work rights?Do you have general maintenance and gardening skills?Do you have experience in residential aged care or similar business?Do you have an accredited trade certificate relevant to the position? #J-18808-Ljbffr