Maintenance Officer

**Introduction**:
Maintenance Officer
Miranda, Sydney NSW (Travel to other facilities in Sydney NSW will be required)
Full Time
Rewarding Position
Onsite parking
We are actively seeking an experienced Maintenance Officer to join our close-knit team at St Basil’s Miranda providing maintenance support to the Residential Aged Care, Independent Living Residents, General Manager and team.
If you are a skilled Maintenance Officer or tradesman with strong leadership abilities, a proactive mindset, and a passion for hard work, then this is the perfect position for you The role is an integral member of the wider maintenance team and provides input to continually improve what we do.
**As a Maintenance Officer, your responsibilities will include**:
Assist with overseeing the maintenance program for our facility
Assist with managing contractors and external trades
Performing reactive and programmed maintenance tasks
Assisting in minor building works across various disciplines as required
Support of any major works projects as required
Assist with maintaining the preventative maintenance programs
Ensuring WHS and other compliance obligations are current and adhered to
Seeking multiple quotes for works and assessing the scopes
Issuing purchase orders
Your direct report will be to the Group Manager Corporate Services, and you will work closely with our Maintenance Supervisors, Residential, Independent Living and Community General Managers. The focus of this role is to ensure that our facilities receive timely, expert, and customer-focused maintenance services. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate record-keeping and administrative procedures using our asset management software. Please note this is a hands-on role with good computer skills essential.
**Essential Criteria**:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively manage technicians and trades
Ability to independently manage property maintenance tasks
Willingness to take instructions and demonstrate good judgment
Good computer literacy
Receptive to feedback with a drive for continuous personal development
Knowledge & Experience
Familiarity with building maintenance services
Basic understanding of Australian Health and Safety Standards
Previous experience in a similar role
Desirable qualification or willingness to undertake additional training: i.e. Test & Tag, Fire warden, etc

**Qualifications**:
Trade background with formal certificate or tertiary qualifications highly desired
White Card desirable
Attributes
Empathetic and considerate of the elderly
Organized and detail oriented.
Excellent people skills and a friendly manner
Customer-focused with a passion for delivering exceptional service.
A team player with supportive and independent work ethic
Resilient and responsive to changing demands.
Committed to high standards of work.
Demonstrates a methodical approach to tasks.
A current driver's license will be required for this role.
This position will be based at Miranda Monday to Friday, with travel to other facilities within Sydney as required (travel expenses will be reimbursed, and you can use your own vehicle). There will also be opportunities for overtime as required.
About St Basils
St. Basil’s Homes NSW & ACT is an activity of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and was established specifically to provide care and lifestyle options to ageing Australians.
At St. Basil’s, we think of our consumers as our family. We foster a culture of inclusion and respect and take great pride in delivering person centred care to our consumers through lifestyle quality and choice, accommodation, and clinical and nursing services. Our services include Residential Aged Care, Home and Community Services and Retirement Villages.
Our facilities are based at Kogarah, Lakemba, Miranda, and Randwick.
**Description**:
Maintenance Officer