Maintenance Officer

The purpose of the Odyssey Maintenance Officer is to provide general maintenance activities to contribute to a safe, well maintained, attractive Community that results in a homely environment for all staff and residents whilst ensuring a positive outcome for all stakeholders in accordance with the company's Organisational Values, Vision and Mission Statement.

Key Requirements:

• General experience in maintenance and the use of equipment and chemicals, with knowledge and/or
experience in establishing and coordinating a programmed maintenance program.

• Experience in contract management and versatility and an ability to respond appropriately to changing
circumstances.

• Qualifications and experience in other maintenance areas as set out at interview stage including
electrical, air conditioning, plumbing, etc. beneficial.

• An ability to work within a structured environment alone using own initiative as well as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all Odysseys policies and procedures.

• Implement, co-ordinate, monitor and evaluate an efficient and effective preventative and corrective
maintenance program for buildings, equipment and grounds.

• Carry out preventative maintenance and corrective action according to legal requirements and
documented schedules, and to ensure essential services are carried out and up to date at all times.

• Maintain neat, tidy and safe grounds

• Undertake maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment, providing maintenance duties as per
Planned Maintenance Program, Weekly Planned Maintenance Program, the Odyssey Quality
Management System (QMS) and equipment maintenance manuals as required.

• Maintain record of maintenance program, log all completed, planned and unplanned maintenance to
monitor trends, close out time frames etc.

• Assist in the maintenance of an up to date asset register, contribute to refurbishment, equipment
replacement and capital works planning.

• Ensure safe storage of equipment & chemicals. Maintain a supply of common replacement maintenance
items in stock, in consultation with the Community Manager

• Undertake other duties as and when required (according to qualification, skill and experience) including but
not limited to minor electrical work, air conditioning, etc.

• Grounds maintenance, ensure that lawns, gullies, drains, car parks etc. are kept free from debris and litter
free.

• Ensure that all walkways, egress rote and sitting areas are free from trip hazards & over hanging plants

• Oversee external contract agreements – supervision, follow up on non-conformances and evaluation of
service providers against agreement specifications

• Ensures adequate stock items for regular corrective maintenance jobs

• Dispose of waste materials in a safe, hygienic manner ensuring that it is available for collection as required

• Undertake porterage tasks as required including setting up and clearing away furniture.

• Undertake any reasonable adhoc instructions from the Supervisor from time to time

• Utilise the incident reporting system and ensure timely follow up of incidents and the appropriate remedial
and preventative actions are taken.

• Contribute to organisational development by participation in the review and development of innovative
policies and practices that achieve positive change and benefit the residents and all stakeholders.

• Provide and promote excellence in customer service.

• Promote and actively demonstrate open honest communication written and verbal.

• Conduct Fire Safety Induction with all new staff.

• Responsible to Building Key register and cutting of new keys.

Workplace Health and Safety

• Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with Odyssey Policies.

• Conduct risk assessments and hazard reports as required.

• Report immediately any equipment or situation that is hazardous or has the potential to be a safety issue.

• Report emergencies in the case of faults with gas, electric and water supply to the Community Manager.

• Respond to Emergency calls including where necessary outside normal rostered hours

• Participates in problem solving process to resolve OH&S and infection control issues