Discover a career where care goes both ways!
- Retirement Living Village – The Brighton in Croydon
- Permanent Part time role – 3 days per week
- Pay rate $36.00 per hour + super + tax break
- Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax!
Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have been caring for people for more than 30 years and have grown to employ over 6000 caring employees. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities. At Catholic Healthcare we prioritise meaningful relationships with residents, clients and their families. We want our clients and families feeling they are seen, heard and known.
This is a unique opportunity for a Maintenance Officer to join our team in an autonomous and rewarding role helping to maintain our beautiful retirement villages in Croydon. This hands on role would suit someone with a trade or maintenance background who likes interacting with people and enjoys a varied role that is less physically demanding than your typical role in the building/construction space.
Your role will involve assisting with the overall maintenance and improvement of facilities and grounds at The Brighton, building effective relationships and delivering positive outcomes for residents.
A typical day will involve
- Anticipating and performing maintenance, repairs and replacements having consideration for high quality efficiency, budget and safety
- Reporting maintenance needs to the Retirement Village Manager
- Scheduling and carrying out periodic maintenance activities including pool maintenance at The Brighton
- Providing quality service to all residents and customers with respect, dignity and privacy
- Using initiative, accepting responsibility and organising work efficiently
- Maintaining appropriate documentation and records relating to reactive and preventative maintenance works
- Effectively communicating with residents, customers and significant others
- Conducting regular internal audits and site inspections to proactively identify maintenance issues
- Ensuring contractors provide the required licences, insurances and compliance documentation before commencing work
- Ordering maintenance equipment and supplies in line with company policy, procedures and approved budget
To be successful in this role you’ll need
- A heart and passion for providing high quality care to older people
- A trade qualification or completion of Certificate IV in Maintenance / Building Services is highly desirable
- Previous experience in a maintenance, handyman or building services role
- Hands-on experience with building maintenance procedures
- Contractor management experience
- A strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and safe work practices
- Excellent time management, prioritisation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to respecting the values, customs, preferences and spiritual beliefs of residents
- Current NSW Driver’s License
- Digital literacy and ability to learn new software platforms – essential
What we can offer you
- Competitive hourly pay rate
- Not-for-profit tax benefits
- Fitness Passport gym benefit
- Paid Parental leave
- Long Service leave after 5 years
- 40+ locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
- A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds
We know you have many choices of employer. Choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a great impact and are well rewarded.
Apply online now!
Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.
Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we’re looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we’ll be in touch.
