Property and Maintenance Officer

Are you looking to join a friendly and dedicated team who is committed and supported? Are you looking to make a difference to people in our care? Then you should apply for this role. Please note that it is a requirement that staff working in a residential aged care environment, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at time of commencing employment.

Dellacourt, Yallaroo or Emily Gardens Facilities

Full-time, Part-time or Casual

Lutheran Aged Care, NSWNMA and HSU NSW Enterprise Agreement (As Amended)

Facility Manager

Contractors and other external providers

Annual

The Role:

The Maintenance Officer/Gardener is responsible for completion of maintenance/handyman and gardening duties for Lutheran Aged Care Albury, as detailed below.

Position Objectives:

• Completion of all maintenance and repair work in a timely and professional manner;
• Minor building and construction work as directed;
• To ensure that the grounds of Lutheran Aged Care (LAC) are presented in an optimal manner at all times;
• To assist with the maintenance and development of gardens as directed;
• Complete cleaning tasks to ensure LAC grounds are always visually appealing;
• Undertake mowing, whipper-snipping and edging of grassed areas as required;
• Provide input into the requirements for the maintenance and repair of equipment;
• Assist with the LAC weed and pest eradication programs as required;
• To participate in WH&S programs to ensure that regulatory requirements, risk management, injury management and staff consultation processes are implemented
• To follow policies and procedures as detailed in the Quality Manuals.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Good Communication skills (oral and written)

Yes

• Basic computer skills – Word processing, and spreadsheet preparation

Yes

• Demonstrated understanding of the Aged Care or Health Industry

Yes

• Ability to work with minimum of supervision, organise, set priorities and meet target deadlines

Yes

• Experience in undertaking a broad range of trade/handyman tasks appropriate to qualifications
• Experience in maintaining and developing outdoor assets

Yes

Yes

• Qualifications and/or experience in relevant Trade and or garden maintenance

Yes

• Additional preferred qualifications in:

Working at heights

Test and Tag Licence

Chemical Users Certificate

Yes

It is a requirement for this role that the occupant participates in the after-hours on-call roster and possesses a current and valid driver's licence.

• Understand computer and other systems used in the organisation
• Operate appropriate filing systems

Communication

• Respond to telephone, written and personal requests for information/action in a professional manner
• Obtain data from outside sources as directed
• To follow requirements of Privacy act

Enterprise

• Organise own work schedules to meet agreed results
• Identify organisational needs and discuss with Maintenance Manager
• Clarify the needs of clients/staff and follow up appropriately

Technology

• Ensure equipment and systems are maintained in a ready condition
• Identify system needs and discuss with Maintenance Manager
• Participate in ongoing training to maximise use of technology

Organisational

• Co-ordinate own work routine with Maintenance Manager
• Prepare reports from information provided as necessary
• Participate in OH&S program including hazard identification and reporting programs

Team

• Work collaboratively with other members of the maintenance team
• Commitment to the principle of team dynamics
• Clarify tasks to achieve goals of the team
• Contribute to the effective operation of the team by contributing at staff and team meetings
• Undertake tasks/maintenance with regards to appropriate consideration for managing LAC physical and financial resources.

Lutheran Aged Care Albury has been looking after people in the Albury area since 1959. We are committed to service excellence and care for people. inspired by our values. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who employ people based on their merits and passion for caregiving.