About the role The Maintenance Technician works under the day to day supervision of the Leading Hand to maintain the buildings, plant, energy, medical gases, and emergency building services and perform alterations to buildings and capital works primarily across Dimboola & Horsham campuses. The Maintenance Technician completes preventative and corrective maintenance daily including performing regular testing and maintenance on boilers, sterilisers, and other hospital equipment. Additional duties based on qualifications, licenses and registrations held will be allocated as per the accountabilities.This is a permanent full-time role with monthly ADO (80 hours per fortnight), and a key requirement of the position is participation in a rotating weekend & public holiday morning shifts and a 24/7 on call roster that ensures continuity of service delivery across Horsham & Dimboola campuses.Skills and experience Essential: Mechanical, building & joinery, electrical or plumbing aptitude with relevant experience in a similar environmentAbility to prioritise and problem solve to work with varying and competing demandsGood interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary teamAbility to work in a flexible manner and perform on call, weekends, public holidays and afternoon shift workCurrent Drivers licenceWillingness to have additional training and skill development (includes electrical safety testing and boiler maintenance) Desirable: Certificate / License or registration in Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Automotive or Building trade such as Electrician, Plumber, Fitting & Turning, Welding & Steel Construction, Automotive, Airconditioning and/or experience in construction or general maintenance activitiesCurrent Worksafe Licence for High Risk WorkWillingness to obtain a Medium Rigid endorsement on Drivers LicenceExperience with plant maintenance activities in a large organisation Culture & Benefits At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites. Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunitiesSalary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidaysProfessional development and education programsEmployee Assistance ProgramComprehensive orientation programFlexible rosteringOpportunities for career progressionFree parking About Grampians Health Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.Horsham RegionLocated on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region. With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play. Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services. With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore. If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you.
