Maintenance Officer/Handyman

Pines Living, located in Farrer, ACT, is currently seeking a full-time Facilities Coordinator to join our team.

About Us:

At Pines Living, our vision is to cultivate a unified community where older individuals receive comprehensive, person-cantered, and dignified care. We strive to create an environment where families and friends feel supported, and our staff are part of a professional, collaborative, and dynamic interdisciplinary care team. Our values include excellence in clinical care, resident-cantered care, a commitment to continuous quality improvement, a learning culture that respects diversity in all its forms, and recognition of the intrinsic value of each person, regardless of age or frailty.

If you are passionate about contributing to a community-focused environment and share our values, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience working in Residential Aged Care  
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with residents, staff, and contractors.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.
• Problem-solving skills to address maintenance issues and find effective solutions.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance standards related to maintenance and safety.
• Customer service-oriented mindset with a focus on meeting residents' needs and promoting their wellbeing.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing priorities and emergencies.
• Proficiency in using tools and equipment relevant to maintenance tasks, such as carpentry tools, painting supplies, and power tools.
• Strong commitment to upholding the values and vision of Pines Living, including promoting resident-cantered care and diversity

Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinating suppliers and contractors:
• Ensure completion of the Contractor ‘Preventative Maintenance Schedule’ 
• Review / Renew Contractor Service Agreements
• Monitoring the cost performance of contractors
• Review contractor Insurances, Police checks WWVP etc.
• Maintain the Contractor and Supplier register
• Coordinating New / Special projects (including quotations and financial approvals)
• Hands on maintenance 
• Ensure Facility compliance with WHS, Environmental, and other legislative requirements
• Stock & equipment ordering from Suppliers e.g. cleaning products, Aged Care equipment
• Identify opportunities to enhance the facility through innovation, capital expenditure, and contractor communications
• Coordinate maintenance of the facilities ICT systems including Security, CCTV, Access control, Air-conditioning, CBUS lighting control  
• Identify Environmental improvements and new approaches to enhance resident wellbeing
• Maintain weekly minutes as required by the FC role
• Maintain a Facility Risk Register and MSDS register
• Facilities reporting requirements associated with Aged Care Standards.
• Assist with Emergency Management, including emergency responses and escalation plans
• Develop policies and procedures in order improve the performance of the facility
• Maintain senior level reporting and interaction through regular team meetings
• Perform hands-on repairs within the scope of qualifications and experience.
• Ensure that preventative maintenance schedules are followed as per the established timeline.
• Conduct work health and safety audits, environmental audits as required 

Working Houres

Full-time - Monday to Friday - 9 am to 5 pm.