Gardener / Maintenance Officer

Gardener / Maintenance Officer - Part Time (0.6 FTE)

Swansea

May Shaw has an opportunity for a Gardener / Maintenance Officer to assist with maintenance and gardening services at Swansea, under direction from the Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential requirements

• Experience and/or qualifications in general maintenance/gardening.
• Physically healthy and able to pass a health assessment.
• Ability to interact respectfully with our residents.
• Ability to work to WHS policies and practices.
• Current Drivers Licence and police check (or ability to obtain).

To Apply:

Please submit your application with a resume and cover letter addressing the above criteria via our website

https://may-shaw-health- (https://may-shaw-health-)

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Immediate Manager: Maintenance Supervisor

The Organisation

May Shaw Health Centre Inc. (MSHC) is an incorporated not for profit organisation. May Shaw Health Centre incorporates May Shaw Swansea, and May Shaw Aminya, Scottsdale.

Our Swansea site incorporates a 50 bed Residential Aged Care Facility, 18 independent living units, an Urgent Care Centre, 3 sub-acute beds and a variety of Home Care packages and services. Our Scottsdale site incorporates a 61 bed Residential Aged Care Facility and a variety of Home Care packages and services.

Our Vision is to support our communities to celebrate life in every stage. We aim to do this by working with our rural communities to provide responsive and innovative health and aged care services to enable our communities to remain in their local area.

Position Purpose

The purpose of this role is to assist with the coordination of the day-to-day operations of the maintenance services to ensure that May Shaw Health Centre Inc. adheres to legislative requirements and a high standard of maintenance and gardening services, under direction from the Maintenance Supervisor. This position also encompasses our Independent Living Units.

Operating Context

The employee is required to set and mutually agree priorities and monitor workflow in the areas of responsibility, has the authority to exercise a degree of autonomy within the key responsibilities and duties.

Any issues falling outside these areas are to be referred to the employee's manager.

Autonomy

This position is directly responsible to their immediate manager for all aspects of service delivery for duties under their control.

Role Accountabilities

1. Act as Maintenance/Gardener according to the needs of May Shaw Health Centre. Tasks will be wide-ranging including cleaning, painting, repairs of many kinds, mowing, planting, pruning and establishing and removing garden beds as required.

2. Assist in day-to-day repairs and maintenance of all equipment used by maintenance and recommend repair/replacement of equipment and supplies as required to the Hotel Services Coordinator and/or Director of Aged and Community Care.

3. Co-ordinate Preventative Maintenance Schedule and maintain, improve and adopt requirements to meet all of the building and chattel requirements and standards.

4. Store all gardening and maintenance equipment, fuels, chemicals and supplies in a safe and secure manner.

5. Ability to work safely with Chemical as per safety requirements.

6. Test and Tag electrical equipment as per schedule and requirements for the building and organisation.

7. Maintain and ensure all maintenance requests are addressed and monitored and feedback about issues reported to direct line manager.

8. Assist in the emergency repairs and/or requirements of any section of May Shaw Health Centre and other sites as required.

9. Implement and follow correct fire safety procedures; attend fire drills and lectures as required; assist in any emergency evacuation as required and comply with all May Shaw Health Centre's policies and procedures.

10. Develop clear lines of communication with residents, clients, other staff and the community.

11. Display respect, empathy and understanding towards residents and clients at all times, maintain confidentiality at all times.

12. Assist in Leisure and Lifestyle activities that support residents and families within the site

13. Use all equipment, supplies and vehicles properly and economically to minimise wastage and/or abuse.

14. Work collegially and respectfully with all members of the staff and residents

Generic Accountabilities – All Employees

To provide clients with high quality support that addresses individual needs and enhanced independence,

abilities, community participation and/or quality of life all employees are expected to:

1. To demonstrate consideration, understanding and respect for clients and their families at all times in all interactions.

2. Ensure personal and team contribution support overall team effectiveness by demonstrating a high level of commitment and efficient follow through of any tasks until completion or as otherwise agreed with the Manager.

3. Monitor and report performance against KPIs and take corrective action as required.

4. Consult and collaborate with colleagues, managers and subject matters experts (internally and externally) to ensure the best possible outcomes for MSHC.

5. Provide a safe working environment within your area of responsibility, actively participating in and supporting a 'safety first' business culture.

6. Ensure compliance with Statutory and Regulatory requirements, and MSHC policies, processes and procedures.

7. Emulate and encourage others to adhere to, MSHC's values in all work-related activities.