Gardener / Maintenance Officer - 0.5 FTE
Swansea | Hotel Services
May Shaw has an opportunity for a Gardener / Maintenance Officer to assist with maintenance and gardening services at Swansea, under direction from the Maintenance Supervisor.
Essential requirements
* Experience and/or qualifications in general maintenance/gardening.
* Physically healthy and able to pass a health assessment.
* Ability to interact respectfully with our residents.
* Ability to work to OHS policies and practices.
* Current Drivers Licence and police check (or ability to obtain).
To Apply:
Please upload a copy of your resume to the May Shaw website.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Immediate Manager: Maintenance Supervisor
Position Purpose
The purpose of this role is to supervise and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the maintenance services to ensure that May Shaw Health Centre Inc. adheres to legislative requirements and a high standard of maintenance and gardening services, under direction from the Maintenance Supervisor.
Role Accountabilities
1. Act as Maintenance/Gardener according to the needs of May Shaw Health Centre. Tasks will be wide-ranging including cleaning, painting, repairs of many kinds, mowing, planting, pruning and establishing and removing garden beds as required.
2. Assist in day-to-day repairs and maintenance of all equipment used by the maintenance and recommend repair/replacement of equipment and supplies as required to the Hotel Services Coordinator.
3. Co-ordinate Preventative Maintenance Schedule and maintain, improve and adopt requirements to meet all of the building and chattel requirements and standards.
4. Store all gardening and maintenance equipment, fuels, chemicals and supplies in a safe and secure manner.
5. Ability to work safely with chemicals as per safety requirements.
6. Test and Tag electrical equipment as per schedule and requirements for the building and organisation.
7. Maintain and ensure all maintenance requests are addressed and monitored and feedback about issues reported to Hotel Services Coordinator.
8. Assist in the emergency repairs and/or requirements of any section of May Shaw Health Centre and other sites as required.
9. Implement and follow correct fire safety procedures; attend fire drills and lectures as required; assist in any emergency evacuation as required and comply with all May Shaw Health Centre’s policies and procedures.
10. Develop clear lines of communication with residents, clients, other staff and the community.
11. Display respect, empathy and understanding towards residents and clients at all times, maintain confidentiality.
12. Assist in Leisure and Lifestyle activities that support residents and families within the site.
13. Use all equipment, supplies and vehicles properly and economically to minimise wastage and/or abuse.
14. Work collegially and respectfully with all members of the staff and residents.
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