Maintenance Handyperson

Your role at St John of God Ballarat

The Maintenance Handyperson ensures that all maintenance work is carried out to the highest possible standard as directed by the Facilities Manager and in accordance with appropriate regulations and standards.

The Position- Maintenance of plant and equipment within the hospital in accordance with the planned maintenance schedules, work requests system and statutory requirements.- Respond promptly to work requests that may come verbally from the Facilities Manager, through requisition forms, or in emergency situations by telephone, and discuss any delays with the Facilities Manager.- Attend to requisitions in order of priority as allocated by the MEX system. Generally, a patient’s comfort and safety is given the highest priority.- Assist all tradespersons as required.- Carry out minor building repairs as requested.- Be an active member of the engineering department core team and foster the concepts of continuous improvement.- Monitor and supervise work of lower-level maintenance caregivers- Submit all requests for materials in writing to the Front reception team for ordering.

Applicants with past institutional experience working in maintenance, painting or grounds maintenance will be highly regarded.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you- Salary: $60,652 to $62,316 per annum (pro rata if part time), plus 11.5% Superannuation- Permanent full-time, working 38 hours per week. Part-time considered.- Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
- Novated leasing- work related expenses- self-education and- additional superannuation- A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs- Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

For all enquiries contact Matthew Lyttle, Facilities Manager on (03) 5320 2174.
- Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being._
- Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community._
- All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role._