Maintenance Officer

Description:

Employment Type: Permanent part-time
Hours: 30 Hours /week
Location: Edgewater Mercy Hostel, Edgewater, Western Australia
Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications
Contact: Suzy Tillotson | Service Manager | TillotsonS@mercy.com.au
All job applications are to go through the advertisement, no direct applications will be accepted
Where there's life, there's Mercy.
Where there's care, there's You.
Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?
For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.
As a for-purpose organization with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.
At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.
To do that, we need you.
Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.
About the opportunity:
The Maintenance Officer will report to the Service Manager and be responsible for ongoing repairs and preventative maintenance of buildings, plants, equipment, and furniture. You will also assist with identifying and addressing health and safety issues to provide a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors. The main purpose of this role is to ensure the safety and upkeep of the Aged Care Facility by undertaking a variety of maintenance tasks in a timely and highly competent manner.Responsible for ongoing repairs and preventative maintenance of building, plant, equipment and furniture.Liaising with contractorsIdentifying and reporting areas for improvementAssist with identifying and taking action on health and safety issues to provide residents, staff, and visitors with a safe environment.What you'll bring:
You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional resident-centered care.
To thrive in this role, you will have:Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem-solve.A compassionate, flexible and positive approach.The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environmentPrevious maintenance experience - Trade background/qualifications preferred but not essential.Previous experience in Aged Care or hotel environment would be advantageousAbility to work independently and as part of the local teamProficient computer skills and prior experience working with a computer-based maintenance system will be advantageousWorking knowledge of Work Health and Safety standards and regulatory maintenance frameworks relating to residential aged care.Experience in managing contractors, WHS/OH&S compliance, Site inductions, understanding of HVAC systems, Essential services, Building 9C regulations, etc.You will also be required to provide evidence of or in the process of obtaining:A current Police Record CheckTrade-based qualifications or more than 3 years of experience in a commercial maintenance position are preferred.
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.Are you ready to apply for this role? Click ApplyPlease contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.