Hospital Facilities Maintenance Technician

Put your practical skills to work and help keep Central Coast healthcare facilities safe, functional and well maintained. Join our Maintenance team as a Handyperson and make a valuable contribution to the services that support our community.

About the Opportunity

Join Central Coast Local Health District as a Handyperson and play an important role in maintaining safe, functional and well-presented hospital and community facilities across the Central Coast.

In this role you will:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, minor works and breakdown rectification across hospital and community sites.
• Assist Trade and Maintenance staff with work orders, installations, repairs and general site maintenance.
• Undertake a range of practical tasks including furniture and equipment relocation, waste transport, cleaning of plant rooms, workshops, gutters and pathways.
• Complete risk assessments, follow safe work practices and ensure maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with relevant standards and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with staff, contractors and stakeholders to provide timely, responsive and customer-focused maintenance services, including participating in a weekend Handyperson roster as required.

About You

We are looking for a practical, reliable and customer-focused individual who takes pride in their work and can contribute effectively to a busy maintenance team across the Central Coast. We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience in maintenance, building services infrastructure or general site maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work safely, efficiently and independently when required.
• Good communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, with basic computer skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multifaceted maintenance team in a busy healthcare environment.
• A current Australian Driver’s Licence and a willingness to participate in the weekend Handyperson roster and obtain relevant licences or qualifications as required.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.