Job description
At UnitingSA, we’re all about respect, compassion and justice, and empowering South Australians to overcome life’s challenges. Established in 1919, today our team of more than 1,000 employees and volunteers deliver critical housing, aged care and community services to more than 12,000 South Australians in need every year.
Every aspect of what we do is unified by determination, a respect for everyone’s unique worth and a passion for empowering people. Explore our vision and values: https://unitingsa.com.au/about-us/
Role Overview:
The Roving Maintenance Officer plays a vital role in supporting maintenance at UnitingSA’s Aged Care facilities, ensuring high standards of service. This role is a roving one that will see the position work from various Aged Care sites covering maintenance staff leave. Reporting to the Aged Care Maintenance Supervisor, this role encompasses supervising property maintenance, promptly addressing safety issues, and offering leadership to the maintenance team to attain excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the scheduling of allocated duties and procure materials for cost-effective maintenance and repair tasks.
- Respond promptly to maintenance service requests for both daily and long-term upkeep.
- Oversee and supervise the preventive maintenance programme, coordinating with the Maintenance Supervisor to schedule necessary services to meet required standards and deadlines.
- Identify and report maintenance trends to the Maintenance Supervisor, offering assistance in their resolution.
- Uphold UnitingSA properties to high standards, with a paramount focus on safety, adherence to Australian building codes and safety standards, and budgetary constraints.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all assigned maintenance policies, procedures, and schematics.
- Maintain proper electronic recordkeeping of maintenance orders and related documentation.
- Communicate pertinent information with staff and actively participate in staff meetings.
Qualifications
- Relevant Trade/Building qualifications or equivalent building trade experience (5 + years)
- Current DHS NDIS Worker Screening Check (essential)
- Current SA Driver’s Licence
- Current National Police Clearance (essential)
- Current Covid-19 Vaccinations (2 doses + 1 booster)
Skills & Experience:
- Extensive building experience
- Experience in maintenance and project management
- Able to read and work to basic plans
- Able to understand and act upon given instructions and tasks
- Able to record relevant details accurately
In return, you will work in a passionate and motivated organisation where you can see firsthand the positive difference you make in the lives of our community’s most vulnerable. We believe in developing and investing in our team and providing work/life balance through flexible work arrangements.
What we offer:
- Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
- A competitive salary in accordance with experience
- A strong commitment to your professional and personal development
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- Other perks, including discounted health insurance
For a confidential discussion, please contact Michael Hawke, Maintenance Supervisor Aged Care, Property Services on 0410 045 519.
For further information, a full job description can be located via our website: https://unitingsa.bigredsky.com/page.php
We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal employment opportunity for our employees. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people and people with disabilities. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan please visit: https://unitingsa.com.au/rap/.
Our employment screenings include the following dependent on the requirements of the role – DHS Working with Children Check, DHS NDIS Worker Screening Check, National Police Clearance and employment reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.
If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity please apply now.
UnitingSA reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.