Maintenance Officer

• Full-time or part-time hours can be negotiated for the right candidate.
• Do you enjoy property and adding value through building repair and maintenance work?
• Are you looking to join a stable and successful South Australian business?

Sarah Group are looking for a Maintenance Officer to assist with the ongoing maintenance of vehicles, residential and commercial properties.
Our Company
Sarah Group has been South Australia’s leading building and construction organisation for over 60 years. We are the parent entity to Sarah Constructions, the Longridge Group and Hindmarsh Plumbing employing over 400 people across all 4 businesses. Our people are at the heart of our brand and our challenge is to ensure we are as professional, respectful and ambitious on the inside as we are on the outside. We don’t see problems; we see solutions and we believe that collaboration drives excellence. If you share a passion for people and solutions, we want you in our team.
The Role
Reporting to the Investment Manager and working closely with the Director’s and CEO, the Maintenance Officer’s role is to ensure all property, including grounds, buildings, furniture and fittings, owned and operated by Sarah Group are maintained to the highest standard at a trade qualified level. This role is responsible for performing all minor maintenance and assisting with the coordination of specialised maintenance as required including but not limited to;

• Grounds Maintenance –mowing, irrigation systems, pruning, fence maintenance;
• Building Maintenance –all planned preventative maintenance and repairs;
• Vehicle Maintenance –regular routing checks, and cleaning;
• Co-ordinating of Contractors & Tradespeople.

This role offers flexibility and work life balance, either full-time or part-time hours can be negotiated for the right candidate.
About You
The successful applicant will be an ‘all-round handyperson’ with experience working in general maintenance, possess a strong customer service mentality, be driven, flexible and passionate. They will also have the following skills and experience:

• The ability to work autonomously with exceptional time management skills;
• Good communication skills including the ability to co-ordinate contractors & external tradespeople;
• Strong work ethic and a can-do attitude; and
• Have your own tools and equipment, a current driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle.

Please note that this role may require out of hours work so a ‘whatever it takes’ attitude is essential.
We offer competitive salary and benefits including generous leave entitlements of 4 days of work/life balance leave and access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing program including full health assessments, discounted gym membership with our corporate partner, discounted health insurance and annual flu vaccinations. If you are a motivated Maintenance Officer looking for a rewarding career, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.
How to Apply
All applications are managed through our employment website; just follow the ‘Apply for this job’ link below to submit your application, alternatively if you would like further information about the role, please contact Dee Jones on 0484 558 967.
At Sarah we are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage a diverse range of candidates to apply for our positions.