Maintenance Officer - Young

Southern Cross Care · Young NSW 2594 · Full time
Posted 6d ago

Maintenance Officer - Young

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Full-time Maintenance Officer role at a residential aged care facility.
  • Responsible for general maintenance, repairs, and grounds upkeep.
  • Contribute to Work Health & Safety practices and regulatory compliance.

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we're able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this.

The role:

Maintenance Officer- Full Time- 76 hours per fortnight

Looking for a hands-on role where your skills truly matter? We’re on the lookout for a proactive and reliable Maintenance Officer to join our team on a Full-Time basis (Monday to Friday - 8:30 AM to 4:36 PM) at our residential aged care facility in Young.

As our Maintenance Officer, you’ll take ownership of the facility’s upkeep, ensuring everything operates efficiently and safely. You’ll be the go-to person for identifying issues, coordinating repairs, and keeping our environment at the highest standard.

What are your key responsibilities?

  • Carrying out general maintenance and repairs (basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry and building work)
  • Keeping our outdoor spaces looking their best with gardening and grounds maintenance — mowing, hedging, sweeping, hosing and general upkeep
  • Completing planned preventative maintenance in line with site schedules
  • Responding to reactive maintenance requests across your designated areas
  • Monitoring maintenance works to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Actively contributing to Work Health & Safety practices

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  • Current driver's license
  • Trade qualification
  • Computer skills
  • Ability to work under minimum supervisional
  • Experience as a Maintenance Person in Retirement Living (preferred)
  • Previous experience in either building, fitter and turner, welder or plumber (desirable)

What’s in it for you?

  • Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
  • Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
  • Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
  • Discounted private health insurance
  • Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
  • Annual leave loading
  • Ongoing Training and Development
  • Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses
  • Genuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support
  • Referral Bonus Program
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Skills

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Building maintenanceBuilding workCarpentryComputer skillsDrivingElectricalExcellent communication skillsFitter and turnerGardeningGrounds maintenanceMonitoring maintenancePlumberPlumbingPreventative maintenanceProblem solvingTeamworkTime managementTrade qualificationWelderWork health & safety

Perks & benefits

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Fitness passport - discounted workplace health and fitness programOngoing training and developmentSalary packaging ($15,900) and meal and entertainment benefit package

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