Maintenance Officer

at  Calvary

Calvary St Josephs Retirement Community, Sandgate
Maintenance Officer
Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
Fixed Term, 7 month opportunity - Full Time
About the role
As Maintenance Officer, you will be responsible for providing both preventative and reactive maintenance of the Home to ensure a safe and well maintained living and working environment. You will support the Home Manager/or Maintenance Manager to ensure the home and all equipment is maintained to ensure the individual needs, wishes and goals of each resident is met.

Support service delivery under the direction of Management and/or the Maintenance Manager
Promote and contributes to person-centred care.
Perform general maintenance tasks as directed including but not limited to changing of light bulbs, cleaning of ceiling fans and vents, general repairs of plant and equipment.
Liaise with contractors, perform facility inductions, ensure all WHS documentation and procedures are followed.
Undertake routine corrective maintenance and/or notify the external provider if required to undertake repairs.
What you bring
Experience in Maintenance/Gardening role
Commitment to continuous quality improvement
Working knowledge of WH&S and infection control
Demonstrated commitment to customer focused services
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Self-motivated, ability to work autonomously and within a team
Drivers licence
A trade background or maintenance experience in aged care, education or community based fields an advantage.
Trade qualification and/or experience is desired
For further information please contact Mel Cromarty on (02) 4932 0350 or Mel.Cromarty@calvarycare.org.au
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.