Are you in search of a Maintenance Services Coordinator 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 Coordinator to become a part of our team on a permanent full-time basis. This position is located at our aged care facility in Warrnambool, Victoria. Who we are: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 Maintenance Services Coordinator is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating an efficient and effective preventative and corrective maintenance program for buildings, equipment, and grounds at the facility. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate the maintenance of an up-to-date asset register.Manage the 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 and on-site works.Manage records of the maintenance program.Ensure adequate stock items for regular corrective maintenance jobs.Oversee the maintenance of neat, tidy, and safe grounds, including watering.Ensure high quality standards in resident rooms and public areas are maintained.Oversee testing and tagging at the facility (perform the task if suitably qualified).Assist the General Manager with the fire and evacuation plan at the facility and provide basic training with new staff as required.Ensure company-owned vehicles are kept clean and tidy and serviced in accordance with the service maintenance schedule.Perform an on-call service at times that maintenance is 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.Essential: 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.A relevant trade background would 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: 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr