Maintenance Officer - Bicton, Australia - St Jude's Aged Care

St Jude's Aged Care

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Bicton, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Title:

Maintenance Officer**:

Date: 16 Feb 2024
Location: Bicton
Business Unit: St Jude's Aged Care
Carinya of Bicton is a leading residential aged care facility that aims to provide only the highest quality of services to those seeking quality care and homely comforts. St Jude's has more than four decades of experience operating within residential aged care, and we have come to know exactly what amenities and services are most valued by our residents and their families. Carinya of Bicton is one of the most highly regarded aged care facilities South of the Perth river.

Role Summary:

Our Maintenance Officer provides quality maintenance and gardening services to the Carinya of Bicton facility and surrounding grounds.

You'll be responsible for typical duties such as maintaining garden beds, lawn mowing, reticulation maintenance, overseeing maintenance contractors, pruning, window cleaning and anything else of a similar nature that is required.

In providing these services to the facility, you will play a crucial role in bettering the lives of our residents and contributing to creating a homely environment for them.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Procuring maintenance services/equipment and overseeing the work of contractors
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Updating records and keeping stock for all required chemicals/equipment
Identifying potential hazards/risks and taking preventative actions to address them
Fertilising and aerating lawns. Trimming and pruning trees
Maintenance and cleaning for the windows, entrances/exits and car park
Contributing towards a customer service experience for the residents

Skills, Attributes and Experience:

We are hoping to find someone who has significant maintenance/gardening experience and who feels comfortable and familiar with performing these types of duties.

We are also hoping to find someone who has a comprehensive understanding of facility services/equipment relating to gas, water and power.

Most important will be your preparedness to go above and beyond to best assist the facility and your ability to impress the residents with your end product and customer service skills.

Previous experience working within a health/aged care organisation is desirable but not essential
Trade qualifications in a relevant field are desirable but not essential