Description We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Handyman to join our team at Fred French aged care facility.
This permanent, part-time position involves regular shifts on Mondays and Tuesdays, with additional on-call support for annual leave and sick leave coverage as needed.
The primary responsibility will be gardening, along with general maintenance tasks to support the smooth running of the facility.
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 to implement, co-ordinate, monitor and evaluate an efficient and effective preventative and corrective maintenance program for buildings, equipment and grounds at the facility.
You will report to the General Manager at Coroneagh Park.
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 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 Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.