At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our aged care home looking great with maintenance and handyman tasks.
- Company: Join Bolton Clarke, a leading not-for-profit aged care provider in Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible shifts, generous salary packaging, and health insurance discounts.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a difference in residents' lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance preferred; strong communication and safety knowledge are key.
Bolton Clarke Group is one of Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 87 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA.
As the Maintenance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the property's appearance and condition are well-maintained by performing general maintenance and handyman tasks. You will communicate with customers to understand their needs and liaise with external contractors to provide specialised services. You will conduct regular inspections, follow health and safety protocols and ensure work meets trade and Australian standards.
Responsibilities include:
- Performing general maintenance tasks such as painting, plaster patching, window and door repairs, inspecting properties, assisting with basic handyperson tasks including minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical services, and ensuring work meets trade and Australian standards.
- Communicating with customers to ensure that maintenance services meet their expectations and addressing issues that could affect their well-being.
- Coordinating with external vendors and contractors for specialised repairs and maintenance services.
- Ensuring the safety of all residents, visitors and contractors by implementing and adhering to Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) procedures.
About You
To be successful in this role, our preferred candidate will have:
- Experience as a Maintenance Officer is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of workplace safety and health principles is preferred.
- Proficient in Facilities Maintenance, Repair Techniques, Gardening, Plant Operations, Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Procedures (OHS) and Maintenance Equipment Management skills.
- Excellent Communication, Adaptive Thinking, Customer Experience and Planning and Prioritisation skills.
About this location:
Centaur located in Caloundra is a 94 Bed Residential Aged Care Home.
Why Work for Bolton Clarke:
- Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs.
- A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support.
- Career progression and development opportunities.
- Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits - claim up to $18,550 tax free.
- Private health insurance and gym discounts.
- An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family.
- Generous on-call allowance.
Our commitment to diversity:
At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status. Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.
Maintenance Officer in Caloundra employer: Bolton Clarke
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