Maintenance Officer

**About Us**

For over 40 years, CraigCare has been delivering clinical and relationship-based care that connects and enriches the lives of all of our residents, every single day.

Our Vision is for older people to be connected to their community through wellness and excellent customer service.

Our Mission is to care for our residents in a manner which enhances their quality of life within the community that they belong. We achieve this by providing the highest standard of aged care at all times which is delivered with honesty, warmth and respect.

Our values guide everything we do on a daily basis and it is these values that makes CraigCare the trusted aged care provider it is today.

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced **Maintenance Officer** at our home in Mornington. The Maintenance Officer role sits within the leadership level and is a pivotal role within the Home. Reporting to the Home Manager, you will oversee a variety of maintenance tasks and checks across the facility ensuring a safe environment for residents and employees. Additionally, you will be responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance program as set out by our organisation.

**What You Will Do**:

- Ensure at all times that risks are appropriately managed and in line with policies and procedures
- Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes
- Maintain all documentation as required by company policies and procedures
- Support the Home Manager in multiple duties including regulatory compliance requirements and more
- Report all incidents immediately and follow corrective action directives
- Collaborate with the National Building Services Manager and other Maintenance Officer’s to ensure processes are reviewed and improved where appropriate
- Maintain professionalism and care when interacting with residents and residents family

**What You Will Bring**:

- General maintenance including, but not limited to, patch & painting, minor carpentry, minor plumbing, changing of light globes, minor repairs to wheelchairs, beds and various residents equipment
- Assist in overseeing compliance relating to fire safety and accreditation
- Supervise external contractors
- Maintain the workshop, plant rooms and store rooms in a clean and tidy manner and maintain all tools & equipment in a safe manner
- Ability to operate as part of a multi-disciplinary team, promoting an engaging and inclusive Home environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and empathetic communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across a range of stakeholders both verbally and in writing
- Customer service focused and committed to achieving optimal outcomes for our residents, families and organisation
- Demonstrated organisational and time-management skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
- Is a team player and is also able to work autonomously
- Previous experience in aged care and similar highly desirable but not essential
- Maintain strict confidentiality of residents, employees and visitors

**Essential requirement for the role**;
- NDIS Workers Screening check clearance or the ability to obtain one
- Proof of Covid & Flu vaccinations
- Proof of Right to work

**Culture and Benefits**

**Learning & development**. With over 40 years’ experience, we have created a culture and environment for our staff to learn and grow with opportunity of ongoing professional development.

**Wellness Program**. This includes a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, free to all employees and their families and free flu vaccinations each year.

**Remuneration and discounts**. We offer a generous remuneration package. You can also take advantage of financial discount across major retail, hospitality and health outlets.

**Free Parking**. There is free parking.

**Care to Join Us?**

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.