Established for 50 years, TriCare is one of Queensland's largest private owners and managers of retirement communities and aged care residences.
Come join our passionate team at the canal-front Runaway Bay retirement community!
Are you looking for a role that makes a difference in the lives of older Australians? TriCare, a leading provider of Retirement Villages, is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Officer to join our close-knit, fun-loving team at Runaway Bay Retirement Community.
Why You'll Love This Job:
- Being part of a supportive and caring team within a welcoming community
- Enjoying a varied work schedule at a stunning waterfront workplace
- Interacting with residents, families, colleagues, and contractors to create a respectful, relaxed and friendly environment.
About the role:
Located at Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast's Northside, TriCare's Runaway Bay Retirement Community is seeking a permanent part-time Maintenance Officer for 67.5hrs per fortnight.
Workdays will be:
- Week 1 – Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm
- Week 2 – Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
To continue to offer high standards of service and care, we are currently seeking an experienced and capable Maintenance Officer. As a team member, you will be supported by a Maintenance Team Supervisor and be responsible for ensuring the following tasks are carried out:
- Maintenance – Undertake routine preventative maintenance schedules and respond promptly to reactive maintenance requirements, including minor unit and common area maintenance needs.
- Gardens and Grounds Maintenance – Including mulching, maintenance of common area gardens, community general maintenance.
- General Community Cleaning – Maintenance of exterior presentation, including buildings, accessible windows, pathways, BBQ areas, outdoor furniture, and waste rubbish logistics.
- Pool Maintenance – Monitoring our 3 swimming pools and spas on a regular basis and ensuring the condition of these facilities meet the expectation of the residents in between the external contractors weekly servicing.
- Administration – Assist the Maintenance Team Leader with audits of the retirement community and provide maintenance issues and actions reports.
- Workplace Health and Safety – Assist with audits of the retirement community, contractors and key stakeholders.
Skills and attributes:
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role
- Sound maintenance skills with a broad range of practical applications
- Sound knowledge of the understanding of chemical Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and associated safety precautions
- Sound knowledge of equipment operation and safety
- Ability to understand and apply Work Health Safety standards to internal work processes.
- Thorough knowledge to the understanding and implementation of emergency procedures.
- A good level of communication skills.
- A good level of empathy and emotional intelligence to ensure Residents' needs are understood and supported.
- A good understanding of team coordination.
- First Aid/CPR certificates (or the ability to obtain upon appointment)
- Must hold a medium rigid license at minimum for the resident bus excursions and weekly shopping transport.
Remuneration is set according to Level 5 of the Aged Care Award $31.36 per hr.
A satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate is required as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and be willing to undertake a pre-employment functionality assessment in alignment with the role’s physical demands.
With over 55 years of experience, TriCare is a trusted leader in Residential Aged Care. Our approach integrates comprehensive clinical care with personalised assistance and a variety of enriching daily and social activities, all tailored to enhance the quality of life for our residents.
At TriCare, we offer more than care; we ensure each day is fulfilling and enriching for every resident, making our facilities a place they are proud to call home.
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