Maintenance Officer

• Maintenance Officer
• Altona Meadows (St George’s)
• Permanent, Part Time (2 days per week)

What you do matters 

Are you looking for a job that truly makes a difference in the lives of others? Join Benetas and be a part of our mission to help older Victorians live their best lives.

We’re looking for an energetic and motivated Maintenance Officer to perform hands on maintenance activities at St George’s – Altona Meadows. This role requires to have previous building maintenance experience. 

As an experienced Maintenance Officer, you will be responsible for routine building and grounds maintenance. You will reporting to the Property Infrastructure Manager will ensure to maintain a safe and attractive living environment for our residents.

A typical day will have you:

• Undertake hands on general ad hoc maintenance tasks across the building and grounds
• Maintain compliance with a daily task list, scheduled building and grounds maintenance program
• Coordinate contractors for relevant work
• Maintain a safe and attractive living environment for residents within set guideline
• Ensure the residential home is always presented to a high standard
• Work collaboratively with the Residential Aged Care leaders and teams to deliver exceptional resident and community experience of the home

We’re looking for someone with:

• Certificate/experience in a relevant trade
• Extensive experience in a broad range of maintenance skills and have knowledge of building and grounds maintenance are essential
• Experience using computers along with comprehensive and electronic building and maintenance management programs
• Background in planned preventative maintenance program and document to fulfil Government and other regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of OH&S regulations and have a commitment to its implementation

Why work with us? 

• Permanent, part-time
• Not-for-profit salary packaging for $15,800 per year for general bills and expenses, plus an additional $2,500 for meals and entertainment - offering you more take home pay with less tax!
• A proven history of internal career progression and opportunities for you to move within Benetas so your story with us continues
• Paid training hours to build your skills

Interested in applying:

We are proud to provide an inclusive workplace - with a diverse workforce that reflects the client base .We respect and value differences and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply. Click apply now or call Steve Waite on 0388237*** for a confidential discussion.

Please note we may consider applications on an ongoing basis and therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity.

The successful candidate will need to undertake a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, provide proof of immunisations for 3x COVID and a 2023 flu, and proof of valid rights to live and work in Australia. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this stage.

What do we do? We care – in a big way!

We make a difference - We have been caring for older Victorians for over 70 years, providing a safe and supportive services that cater for all.

Benetas is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to actively working with older Victorians, their friends and carers through a range of residential aged care, primary care and in-home services – all across Victoria. By working with our values in mind – Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Spirit, we are able to care for and celebrate every client and resident for being the incredible individual that they are. Not only do we celebrate our residents, but we celebrate each other.

Have meaningful career with Benetas where the work that you do will really matter. Should you apply? It is a yes from us!