Address There to care. Here for good.
Aged care is so important. Some people forget that. You don’t and neither do we. Because helping people is what we were born to do.We’ve been a leading provider of aged care in communities across South Australia since 1953. That’s a long journey, and we’re proud of our stability and strength.
Now, we’re on a mission to continue to grow and improve our services and impact, hand in hand with our fantastic team.Here, every moment matters and every client counts. And so do you.
Join us as a Maintenance Officer, and be there to care.
A brighter future with Helping Hand, for older people and for you.
Based in the North Adelaide and Parafield Gardens, as our invaluable Maintenance Officer, you will be accountable for the provision of essential safety, preventative and breakdown maintenance in consultation with the Property Services Department & Maintenance Team Leader.
The Maintenance Officer also completes regulatory equipment checks and assists with a variety of housekeeping and support service functions to ensure optimum standards in the physical environment of the site.
You’ll also make an impact by:
Providing oversight of contracted services in accordance with organisational policies and guidelines.
Ensuring the maintenance of external environments including sweeping of verandas, pergolas, entrances and driveways.
Responding to building or equipment problems and determine degree and urgency of work and liaising with contractors.
Ensuring hot water systems and plant rooms are clean and maintained in accordance with legislative requirements.
Undertaking visual testing of all electrical appliances for new residents and completed relevant forms required for follow up testing and tagging.
Providing assistance with other housekeeping and personal care needs as required.
Working effectively with other staff members in one-to-one interactions, team meetings and on the general work of the program.
Authorising the purchase of items for site maintenance requirements in accordance with delegated authority, recording and monitoring expenditure using the sites budget tracker.
What you’ll bring
To succeed in this role, you will have:
Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a building maintenance and/or fixed plant.
Ability to provide clear and concise verbal and written instructions related to maintenance issues.
Good verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.
Ability to interact with building technologies such as electronic lighting schedules, mechanical services software etc.
Experience in the use of Microsoft desktop products such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
Valid NDIS Worker Screening clearance or be willing to obtain one.
You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have some of the following:
A trade qualification or certificate related to maintenance or trade-work
Experience working with older persons
Salary/Hourly Rate: $26.35 per hour plus Super
Why Helping Hand?
Here at Helping Hand we truly care about how you are. Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us:
We are who you are
At Helping Hand, you’ll find real support from teammates and managers who share your values and strengths.
We are where you are
Helping Hand operates in over 20 communities across South Australia, where we were born and where our roots will always be.
We care how you are
Be part of a kind, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing.
You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
Be part of a warm, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing
Maximise your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 each year
Enjoy an additional $2,650 tax free per year with our Meal and Entertainment Card
Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted private health insurance, plus our Employee Assistance Program
Get active with our Fitness Passport Program and enjoy discounted gym memberships for you and your family
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Are you ready to lend a helping hand?
Join us at Helping Hand and help shape your future and ours.
We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and conducting interviews accordingly.
Apply online today, or to find out more please contact the Recruitment Team on *******@helpinghand.org.au
Current Helping Hand employees must notify their manager of their intent to apply.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold relevant checks or be willing to obtain them. Successful candidates will be required to attend an induction session before commencing work.
Helping Hand welcomes and respects the diversity our clients, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.
Helping Hand strongly recommends that all employees receive COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, as we work in a high-risk setting and are in contact with vulnerable people.
