Maintenance Officer

• $70, pro-rata) + superannuation + Salary packaging
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging available to increase your take home pay
• Join a progressive & supportive team

Want to be the one to make a positive impact in the lives of older people every day? Then Royal Freemasons is for you. Experience the rewards of making a difference in older people's lives by showing compassion and providing high quality, safe care.

The opportunity

The Royal Freemasons community is looking for an experienced and motivated Maintenance Officer to join our team working part time at our Springtime Residential Aged Care Facility in Sydenham.  Monday to Thursday to 1630.

The Maintenance Officer is responsible for ensuring all planned and corrective maintenance is carried out in a safe, effective and timely manner. Responding appropriately as required in a dynamic environment and the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team is imperative.

To succeed in this role, you will need to possess a strong background in general maintenance and repair tasks, excellent problem-solving skills, strong interpersonal skills, high level of organisational capability with the ability to assess and prioritise tasks. Strong competency in computer literacy and experience in using a CMMS system will be highly regarded.

Qualifications, knowledge and requirements required for the role

• Trade qualification and/or significant relevant experience.
• Experience in maintenance and grounds duties, preferably in an aged care environment
• Strong practical skills across maintenance disciplines, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and general repair.
• Demonstrated experience in ability to plan, organise and prioritise work, in an environment with multiple and conflicting demands.
• Strong computer literacy, experience with CMMS highly regarded
• Experience in contractor and external service provider management
• Exposure to scheduled maintenance programs and management thereof
• A current, full driver's licence for the State of Victoria which is appropriate for the type of vehicle being driven, and comply with any restrictions on their licence (e.g. wearing glasses)

Benefits

• More take-home pay with competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• Confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program - refer a friend and be rewarded.
• Free onsite parking

Other requirements

It is a mandatory requirement when working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Clearance or National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Clearance, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of this role.

All aged care workers are encouraged to be vaccinated against Covid-19 (3 vaccines) and receive the Flu-Vaccine.

Why work for Royal Freemasons?

We are an established and highly regarded Not-for-Profit provider of Aged Care Services across the Residential, Home Care and Retirement Living sectors. We offer salary packaging and a comprehensive employee benefits scheme. With locations across greater Melbourne our staff benefit from great learning and career prospects, fantastic resources and enjoy an envied reputation for excellence in care.

Royal Freemasons is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment; and maintaining the health and safety of our staff, contractors and visitors. As part of your application, you will be required to complete a pre-employment screening declaration.

How to apply

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