Maintenance Handy Person at Epworth

Geelong, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Building Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Infrastructure Repair, Time Management, Prioritisation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Procurement, Health And Safety Compliance, Technical Inspections

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people. We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging. Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters. Job Description In the provision of a quality maintenance service, as a qualified tradesperson – (General Maintenance), on corrective and preventative tasks, to Epworth Geelong, your primary responsibilities require you to utilise your skills, knowledge & experience with available resources to effectively maintain plant & equipment, building & fixtures as well as loose assets in a hospital environment. Whilst this position requires a 38 hour work week from Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00PM you will be required to be available to work additional sick and annual leave shift cover and be available for On Call once deemed sufficiently experienced in the workplace environment. You will make an impact by: Carrying out inspections of building services, plant & equipment, and or building/fixtures. Preparation of scopes of work & source quotations for the required task. Providing first line response to all urgent requests and breakdowns. Procurement of sufficient spares/materials and ensure enough spares/materials are kept in stock to minimise any equipment downtime. Participating actively and positively in the area of health and safety to reduce all hazards and incidents within the workplace. Position Description Inherent Requirements Qualifications You will bring: Qualified tradesperson or equivalent experience in a Building Maintenance role. At least 3-5 years working in a Building Maintenance environment. Prioritisation and time management skills. Work with managers to ensure high utilisation of available technology. Repairs to infrastructure fabric. Basic computer skills, inclusive of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, email (outlook) etc & using file manager to manage files and folders. Additional Information Why Join Epworth? At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to: Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates At Epworth, we care. We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone. If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect. Enquire/ Apply Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter. For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or phone (03) 9426 0606. It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy. As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you). At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care. Hospital/Service: Epworth Geelong

Responsibilities

Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on plant, equipment, and building fixtures within a hospital environment. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, preparing scopes of work, and providing first-line response to urgent breakdowns.