Maintenance Officer

Established for 50 years, TriCare is one of Queensland's largest private owners and managers of retirement communities and aged care residences.

Come join our passionate team at the canal-front Runaway Bay retirement community!

Are you looking for a role that makes a difference in the lives of older Australians? TriCare, a leading provider of Retirement Villages, is seeking a dedicatedMaintenance Officerto join our close-knit, fun-loving team atRunaway Bay Retirement Community.

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Being part of a supportive and caring team within a welcoming community
• Enjoying a varied work schedule at a stunning waterfront environment
• Interacting with residents, families, colleagues, and contractors to create a respectful, relaxed and friendly environment.

About the role:

Located at Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast's Northside,TriCare's Runaway Bay Retirement Communityis seeking apermanent part-timeMaintenance Officerfor67.5hrsperfortnight.

To continue to offer high standards of service and care, we are currently seeking an experienced and capable Maintenance Officer. As a team member, you will be supported by a Maintenance Team Supervisor and be responsible for ensuring the following tasks are carried out:

• Maintenance– Undertake routine preventative maintenance schedules and respond promptly to reactive maintenance requirements, including minor unit and common area maintenance needs.
• Gardens and Grounds Maintenance– Including mulching, maintenance of common area gardens, community general maintenance.
• General Community Cleaning– Maintenance of exterior presentation, includingbuildings, accessible windows, pathways, BBQ areas, outdoor furniture, and waste rubbish logistics.
• Pool Maintenance– Monitoring our 3 swimming pools and spas on a regular basis and ensuring the condition of these facilities meet the expectation of the residents in between the external contractors weekly servicing.
• Administration– Assist the Maintenance Team Leader with audits of the retirement community and provide maintenance issues and actions reports.
• Workplace Health and Safety– Assist with audits of the retirement community, contractors and key stakeholders.

Workdays will be

Week 1 - Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Week 2 - Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Skills and attributes:

• A minimum of two years' experience in a similar role
• Sound maintenance skills with a broad range of practical applications
• Sound knowledge of the understanding of chemical Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and associated safety precautions
• Sound knowledge of equipment operation and safety
• Ability to understand and apply Work Health Safety standards to internal work processes.
• Thorough knowledge to the understanding and implementation of emergency procedures.
• A good level of communication skills.
• A good level of empathy and emotional intelligence to ensure Residents' needs are understood and supported.
• A good understanding of team coordination.
• First Aid/CPR certificates (or the ability to obtain upon appointment)
• Must hold a medium rigid license at minimum for the resident bus excursions and weekly shopping transport.

Remuneration is set according to Level 5 of the Aged Care Award $31.36 per hr.

A satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate is required as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and be willing to undertake a pre-employment functionality assessment in alignment with the role's physical demands.

TriCare does not consider applications received through, or from, recruiters.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experiences do you have as a Maintenance Officer?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Do you have current First Aid certification?
• Do you hold a current Medium Rigid License?