Maintenance Person

About St Louis

St Louis Care is a proud, family-owned organisation that has been delivering personalised, compassionate care to South Australians since 1946. Guided by our core values of respect, dignity, fairness, and choice, we are committed to empowering individuals to live life to the fullest through tailored, person-centred support.

Our motto, "Let our family take care of you," reflects not only our dedication to the people we support but also to the team who makes it all possible. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we invest in their growth, wellbeing, and success. At St Louis Care, we foster a strong culture of care, where diversity is celebrated, professional development is encouraged, and every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

St Louis Care is made up of four specialist service areas:

- St Louis Homes – NDIS-approved provider for younger onset dementia
- St Louis Home Care – Government-approved and private home care provider
- St Louis Nursing Home – Boutique residential aged care
- St Louis Allied Health – FIFO allied health services supporting remote South Australian communities

We are looking for a hands-on, solutions-focused Maintenance Person to join our dedicated team in a role that supports the safety, function, and presentation of our sites in Parkside, Victor Harbor, and Aldinga.

This position offers a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a valued community organisation, where no two days are the same and your work directly impacts the wellbeing of others.

Role

Maintenance Person

To be successful in this role

You’ll be a proactive individual who takes pride in ensuring spaces are safe, functional, and well presented. No day is exactly the same, and that’s part of the appeal, you’ll enjoy the variety of hands-on work and the satisfaction of solving problems on the spot.

A typical day might see you

- Starting your morning at our Parkside site with a friendly check-in and reviewing new maintenance requests
- Heading to Victor Harbor or Aldinga for scheduled preventative maintenance or repair tasks
- Repairing a faulty bed alarm, refreshing paint in a resident room, cleaning skylights, or fixing a broken latch on a garden gate
- Installing a new TV in a resident lounge or assembling furniture for a new client move-in
- Logging all completed work in the maintenance tracking system and keeping site managers updated as you go

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

- Strong general maintenance and handyman skills, with the ability to confidently handle basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks
- Great time management, you know how to prioritise and pivot when urgent requests come through
- The ability to work independently while also collaborating with other staff and contractors
- A commitment to safety and WHS regulations, ensuring our environments are safe for residents, staff, and visitors
- A friendly, respectful approach, our residents and team will come to know and rely on you

Essentials

- National Police Clearance (no older than 2 years)
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Up to date Influenza vaccination
- A valid Australian driver’s licence (minimum of P2s) and be willing to travel between sites

Benefits

- Work-life balance
- Open to part-time (minimum 4 days) or full-time
- Opportunities to work across a variety of locations
- Competitive salary
- Stability and job security
- Opportunities for growth

Apply Now

If you are excited about this opportunity, we would love to hear from you Please submit yourresumeandcover letter, detailing your relevant experience and providing two workplace referees.

We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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