Maintenance Officer

Full time and diverse role
- Opportunity to make a difference in people's lives
- On site parking

**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 energetic Maintenance Officer to join us on a Full-time basis at our Maylands Home.

**About the Role**

Reporting to the Home Manager, the role is responsible for a variety of maintenance tasks and checks across the Home ensuring a safe environment for residents and staff. Preventative and corrective maintenance is a big part of the maintenance program.

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Officer to join our team with responsibilities for the upkeep and repair of our Home, ensuring that all systems are functioning properly and safely.

**What You Will Do**
- Perform routine maintenance tasks
- Conduct minor repairs on equipment and building systems
- Install and maintain appliances and equipment
- Ensure the grounds are maintained
- Ensure all safety systems are functional, maintained and control panels inspected
- Ensure contractors deliver required outcomes
- Manage risks in line with policies and procedures and improve maintenance processes
- Maintain documentation to meet regulatory and Company compliance
- Support the Home Manager in multiple duties including regulatory compliance requirements and more
- Demonstrate professionalism and care when interacting with residents and their families.
- Report all incidents and implement corrective actions

**What You Will Bring**
- Maintenance skills including, but not limited to, painting, carpentry, minor plumbing & electrical, minor repairs to equipment
- Ensure compliance is maintained to meet regulatory and accreditation requirements
- Ability to work in an organised manner and keeping all equipment and areas safe and tidy
- Customer service focused and committed to achieving optimal outcomes
- Demonstrated organisational and time-management skills and the ability to prioritise
- Previous experience in aged care and similar highly desirable but not essential
- Strong communication, interpersonal skills and able to contribute to the team
- Ability to manage physically demanding tasks
- Trade Certificate is desirable
- Provide NDIS clearance, Rights to Work and up to date COVID & Flu vaccinations

**What We Can Offer You**
- A competitive remuneration package
- An opportunity to further develop within the Aged Care Sector

**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.

**Retail discounts**. You can take advantage of financial discount across major retail, hospitality and health outlets.

**Care to Join Us?**

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