Maintenance Handyperson

Maryborough District Health Service is seeking a Handyperson to join the Building & Services Team in a permanent position. The Maintenance Handyperson role is responsible for undertaking repairs and maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment across the Maryborough, Dunolly & Avoca campuses. Our ideal candidate is physically able, has a sound and proven work ethic, a keen interest in gardening, a strong pride in presentation and the ability to work autonomously.

MDHS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough. The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care. MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.

Maintenance Handyperson

Permanent Full Time – 80 hours per fortnight

Classification: Handyperson Trade (GH1)

Award: Victorian Public Health Sector (Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025

Maryborough District Health Service is seeking a Handyperson to join the Building & Services Team in a permanent position. The Maintenance Handyperson role is responsible for undertaking repairs and maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment across the Maryborough, Dunolly & Avoca campuses. Our ideal candidate is physically able, has a sound and proven work ethic, a keen interest in gardening, a strong pride in presentation and the ability to work autonomously.

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Embrace and promote the values of MDHS – Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness
• Test & Tag Licence (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence
• General Maintenance experience
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports as needed

What's in it for you?

• Great Working Environment – Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a Permanent contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts.
• Fantastic Earning Potential – Generous Base Salary under the Victorian Public Health Sector EBA with Salary Packaging available.
• Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities – Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of GREAT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centre of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Test & Tag Licence (or willing to obtain same).

Desirable

• Trade qualifications preferred but not essential
• General maintenance experience.
• Ability to think laterally to problem solve
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team

For further information, please contact Daryl Stewart via ********@mdhs.vic.gov.au or on 5461 0359.

Applications for this position close on Sunday 18th February 2024.

Applications are to include:

-          Covering Letter

-          Resume

-          Written response to the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.

Applications are to be submitted by selecting the "Apply Now" button below.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.