Trade Assistant

at  Queensland Health

About the role
Permanent full time opportunity to provide the services as needed to support the delivery of the Building Services required to maintain service delivery capability of the facilities represented. This is to be achieved through compliance with the Metro North Values, and adherence to all prescribed systems and processes.
About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health’s values:

• Manage own leave balances to ensure at all times that Annual Leave entitlements held do not surpass 6 weeks of accrued leave without approval from the Manager BEMS.
• Position will be required to work a mix of inside core hours service delivery, outside core hours delivery and rotating on call 24/7 roster to meet the requirements of the facilities.
• Ensure all Planned Maintenance work orders have required service reports attached as evidence of completion. Discuss defects identified with Trade Manager and assist in compilation of corrective works required to ensure equipment / items inspected remain in a serviceable condition. This includes completion of all paper based and electronic records.
• Keep designated areas of responsibility clean and clean up after all jobs.
• As required or requested provide assistance with technical reports in the event of incidents, supply issues, equipment failures, department performance or any other reason requiring specialist review. Reports are to focus on root cause and detail recommendations / advice to improve outcomes and prevent reoccurrence.

Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it’s so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Job ad reference number: RD572570Close date: Monday, 1st July 2024
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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