Description
We're looking for experienced Maintenance Services Supervisor to join our Hudson House facility.
The Organisation:
As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.
Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.
The Position:
The Maintenance Services Assistant is responsible to implement, co-ordinate, monitor and evaluate an efficient and effective preventative and corrective maintenance program for buildings, equipment and grounds at the facility.
Key Duties:
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o Coordinate the maintenance of an up to date asset register.
o Manage the refurbishment, equipment replacement and capital works planning.
o Identify preventative maintenance requirements and document a schedule for same.
o Ensure preventative maintenance and corrective action according to legal requirements and documented schedule, including requirements for essential services.
o Oversee external contract agreements and on-site works.
o Manage records of the maintenance program.
o Ensure adequate stock items for regular corrective maintenance jobs.
o Oversee the maintenance of neat, tidy and safe grounds, including watering.
o Ensure high quality standards in resident rooms and public areas are maintained.
o Oversee testing and tagging at the facility (perform the task if suitably qualified).
o Assist the General Manager with the fire and evacuation plan at the facility, and provide basic training with new staff as required.
o Ensure company owned vehicles are kept clean and tidy and serviced in accordance with the service maintenance schedule.
o Perform an on-call service at times that maintenance are not on duty at the facility as directed by the General Manager.
o Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.
Requirements
Essential:
* General maintenance and gardening skills.
* Current Drivers License.
* Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
Desirable:
* Knowledge or experience in establishing and coordinating a maintenance program.
* Experience in maintenance and horticulture management.
* An accredited trade certificate relevant to the position.
* An accredited testing and tagging certificate.
* Experience in residential aged care or similar business.
To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.
Benefits
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o Competitive salary and entitlements.
o Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
o Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
o A healthy and positive workplace culture.
o Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
Our purpose:
* To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.
Our Values:
Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
Care - Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
Teamwork - Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
Courage - Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult
Integrity - Be open, honest, and trustworthy
Innovation - Think differently to solve problems.
Excellence - Drive quality to continuously improve.