Maintenance Supervisor

St. Basil's Homes NSW & ACT is an activity of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and was established specifically to provide care and lifestyle options to ageing Australians.At St. Basil's, we think of our consumers as our family. We foster a culture of inclusion and respect and take great pride in delivering person centred care to our consumers through lifestyle quality and choice, accommodation, and clinical and nursing services. Our services include Residential Aged Care, Home and Community Services and Independent Living Units.Our facilities are based at Kogarah, Lakemba, Miranda, and RandwickJob DescriptionWe are actively seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join our close-knit team at St Basil's Randwick providing maintenance support to the Residential Aged Care, General Manager and team.If you are a skilled Maintenance Supervisor or tradesman with strong leadership abilities, a proactive mindset, and a passion for hard work, then this is the perfect position for you! The role is an integral member of the wider maintenance team and provides input to continually improve what we do.As a Maintenance Supervisor, your responsibilities will include;

• Overseeing the maintenance program for our facility
• Managing contractors and external trades
• Performing reactive and programmed maintenance tasks
• Assisting in minor building works across various disciplines as required
• Support of any major works projects as required
• Maintaining the sites preventative maintenance programs
• Ensuring WHS and other compliance obligations are current and adhered to
• Seeking multiple quotes for works and assessing the scopes
• Issuing purchase orders

Your direct report will be to the Group Manager Corporate Services, and you will work closely with our Residential and Community General Managers. The focus of this role is to ensure that our facilities receive timely, expert, and customer-focused maintenance services. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate record-keeping and administrative procedures using our asset management software. Please note this is a hands-on role with good computer skills essential.This position will be based at Randwick Monday to Friday 7am-3pm, with occasional travel to other properties (travel expenses will be reimbursed, and you can use your own vehicle). There will also be opportunities for overtime as required.In return for your expertise, you will enjoy a great work-life balance with plenty of variety and be part of a very supportive environment. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity! If you have the energy, attitude, experience, and desire to be a part of our exciting team, apply now!What you need to do to apply:Please submit your resume via Seek before the closing date: 01/05/2024 to:Rob Johnston, Group Manager Corporate Services, St. Basil's HomesIf you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Rob onEmployment with St Basil's Homes is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a NDIS check, reference check, police check and a pre-employment medical check.Desired Skills and ExperienceEssential Criteria:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively manage technicians and trades
• Ability to independently manage property maintenance tasks
• Willingness to take instructions and demonstrate good judgment
• Good computer literacy
• Receptive to feedback with a drive for continuous personal development

Knowledge & Experience

• Familiarity with building maintenance services
• Basic understanding of Australian Health and Safety Standards
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Desirable qualification or willingness to undertake additional training: i.e. Test & Tag, Fire warden, etc

Qualifications

• Trade background with formal certificate or tertiary qualifications highly desired
• White Card desirable

Attributes

• Empathetic and considerate of the elderly
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent people skills and a friendly manner
• Customer-focused with a passion for delivering exceptional service.
• A team player with supportive and independent work ethic
• Resilient and responsive to changing demands.
• Committed to high standards of work.
• Demonstrates a methodical approach to tasks.
• A current driver's license will be required for this role.