Rovering Maintenance Officer- Aged Care

**You are a fully qualified and experienced Maintenance Officer who is comfortable travelling across 5 of our homes in Victoria. You need to be flexible and be able to demonstrate previous experience working in this structure. You would report into the Property and Compliance Manager and while onsite report to the Residence Manager.**

**Benefits and Culture**
- Above Award Rates
- Flexible Shifts - Full Time and Part Time Available
- Grow Your Own Staff Referral Program (Opportunity to earn extra $$$$)
- Paid Infection Prevention Control Lead training and Study Leave
- Ongoing professional development
- A positive and supportive workplace culture
- Employee Assistance & Well Being Program
- Discounts and Benefits through our Rewards Program, including vehicle financing through novated leasing and salary packaging for work related expenses and superannuation
- Discounted Private Health Insurance

**The Opportunity on Offer**

As the Maintenance Officer you support the functions of property and facility services in the provision of minor maintenance and repairs of the home. In addition, you are responsible to ensure that all the home's building, equipment, furniture, furnishings and related assets are maintained and are in good working order.

**How you will make an Impact**

You will report to the Residence Manager of the Home and be a key member of the team. Some of the key responsibilities of the role are:

- Conduct site audit which includes quality and risk assessment of the home every 3 months.
- Carry out minor repairs and maintenance
- Ensure all passive and active fire systems are maintained in working order and certified to meet the requirements of the certification instruments of the Aged Care Act 1997 and the Building Fire Safety Regulations.
- Purchase of supplies and materials through the Residence Manager's delegation and ensure all tax receipts and invoices are provided and submitted promptly for reconciliation
- Ensure all tools and equipment are in good and safe working order
- Ensure tools, equipment and any chemicals used to complete your tasks are monitored for resident safety at all times.
- Maintain an understanding of Workplace Health and Safety and ensure all obligations are met
- Review and report any building damage to Maintenance Manager
- Maintain an asset and condemned property register across Heritage Care
- Trial and evaluate new plant and equipment prior to purchase
- Provide assistance to induct contractors and complete associated paperwork as required
- Assist with room set up to ensure rooms are in excellent condition prior to resident admission
- Test and tag all electrical equipment as per legislation
- Other duties as required or instructed by the Maintenance or General Manager

**About You**

You are an individual who gets satisfaction in making a positive difference in the lives of our residents everyday. You enjoy working in a team and autonomously where no two days are the same.

**Requirements**:

- Demonstrated relevant work experience in a similar role, preferably possessing a certificate in building work such as carpentry or joinery
- The ability and competency to use a wide range of equipment and tools
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) appropriate to work within a culturally diverse aged care environment
- Strong organisational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise competing tasks, meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Ability to use a computer and relevant software
- An understanding of and commitment to compliance of OH&S legislative requirements
- Current NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Current Covid-19 Vaccinations

**About Us**

Heritage Care is a leading residential aged care provider with 11 aged care home and 910 beds across Victoria and New South Wales. Founded in 2002, Heritage Care is an Australian independently owned provider of quality residential aged care.
Heritage Care offers an engaging lifestyle and consciously nurtured community for residents in aged care. Our residents receive attentive, tailored care backed by highly skilled and caring staff. We have over 20 years' experience in cultivating communities that brighten our residents' lives and help them maintain an active and enriching life. We take a people centred approach to care which means our residents benefit from clinical care, participation in stimulating activities and nourished with wholesome and culturally accepted meals that are individualised to their needs and tastes.
We also preserve their autonomy by involving them in daily-decision making, and offer complete transparency for families and loved ones.

**Salary**: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Salary packaging

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sydney NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate befor