Maintenance Officer

• Family friendly work/life balance workplace
• Rewarding and meaningful work
• Achieve Job security
• Save on tax with generous salary packaging benefits -Novated leasing, general living expenses, regional area benefits, meal entertainment, Holiday Accommodation and Venue hire
• Paid training & support for professional development
• We support Career Progression -Scholarship programs, student placement and internal promotion opportunities
• Access our Employee Assistance program - Confidential free counselling (personal, work, financial or legal).
• Employee wellness portal – discounts
• Eligible staff receive benefits like income protection from our default Superannuation provider

We are looking for a permanent full time Maintenance Officer experienced in delivering timely and high quality maintenance support!

Permanent full time position

76 hours per fortnight

Monday to Friday

$80,008 p/annum ($40.49p/hr)

+ 11% Superannuation +  Not for profit packaging

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia

We value a diverse workforce and strongly encourage

applications from Women and Men for this role!

The position is co-located Carrum Downs and Kilsyth

About us ...

MiCare is proud to be a culturally and linguistically diverse organisation. A large part of our work is assisting people from a non-Australian background and we respect their culture, their history, their language and tastes, and their stories.

We are here for everyone believing that all people have the right to be respected and their differences celebrated.

About the role ... 

We are looking for a full time permanent Maintenance Officer experienced with providing timely, high quality maintenance support and advice.

The position will oversee day to day maintenance of both the internal and external aspects of the residential aged care facilities, retirement villages and relevant equipment (as required).

The role is also accountable for the maintenance requirements of facility gardens and where nominated the maintenance and refurbishment of independent living units. Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Minor maintenance work including mechanical and plumbing
• Complete work tasks according to designated work maintenance schedules
• Regular checking of equipment and facilitate the servicing and or replacement of safety and other equipment as determined
• Assist in maintaining required records and completing audits as per work maintenance schedule
• Maintain grounds at designated locations
• Assist in coordinating independent living unit refurbishments.
• Order stock replacement when requested by maintenance Supervisor
• Respond to urgent calls from facility where practical to do so
• Manual handling tasks involved
• Operating plant equipment in accordance with Work Health and Safety Requirements
• Dealing with Fire Safety equipment and Call Alarms

About you ... 

You will have a flexible, caring, patient attitude and an ability to work in a professional and proficient manner.

Qualifications

• A certificate level (or higher) or Trade relevant to building and grounds maintenance preferred but not essential

 Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of general maintenance activities and relevant equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of ground maintenance
• Working understanding of Work Health and Safety requirements
• Ability to carry out minor building maintenance and repair work
• Ability to maintain facility grounds
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• The ability to work in a culturally specific environment.
• Previous experience in this capacity in a residential service desirable
• Experience in working within Accreditation Standards and funding guidelines advantageous

A police check with no disclosable outcome, current flu vaccination and a COVID-19 vaccination, including dose 3 is required by MiCare for this position.

A commitment to work exclusively with MiCare Residential Aged Care facility as your only employer during COVID-19 will be highly regarded.

How to apply ...

Please submit a copy of your resume. Complete your work history and education information on the application page (you are encouraged to detail any certificates and licence(s) information under the education section), and we’ll be in touch.  Interviews will start immediately so don't delay in sending through your application. Applications close 29th March 2024

PREVIOUS CANDIDATES NEED NOT APPLY!

For Enquiries...

Please contact Angela Roennfeldt on Angela.Roennfeldt@micare.com.au

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!

MiCare is a Child Safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.

MiCare says “NO” to Family Violence. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, valued and treated as equals.

MiCare is committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

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