Maintenance Officer - Retirement Living Villages

Location – The Brighton Retirement Village, Croydon  Permanent Part Time 3 days per week Pay rate – $36 per hour + superannuation Up to $18,550 tax free with Not for Profit Salary Packaging Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have been caring for people for more than 30 years and have grown to employ over 6000 caring employees.  Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities. At Catholic Healthcare we prioritise developing meaningful relationships with our clients. We want our clients and families feeling they are seen, heard and known. This is a unique opportunity for a Maintenance Coordinator to join our team in an autonomous and very rewarding role helping to maintain our beautiful retirement villages in Croydon. This role would suit someone with a trade or maintenance background who likes interacting with people and enjoys a varied role that is less physically demanding than your typical role in the building/construction space. Your role will involve assisting with the overall maintenance and improvement of facilities and grounds at The Brighton, building effective relationships and delivering positive outcomes for residents. Day to day this role looks like: Anticipating and performing maintenance, repairs and replacements having consideration for high quality efficiency, economy and safety. Reporting maintenance needs to Retirement Village Manager Scheduling and carrying out periodic maintenance activities including pool maintenance at The Brighton Providing quality service to all residents and customers with respect, dignity and privacy. Using initiative, accepting responsibility and organising work efficiently Maintaining appropriate documentation and records relating to reactive and preventative maintenance works Effectively communicating with residents, customers and significant others Attending fire safety in-service training as directed Supporting and contributing to quality improvement for maintenance activities Acting in accordance with all WH&S Laws and regulations Managing internal and external inspections Liaising with maintenance contractors Working within a small team assisting as needed including occasionally transporting residents for outings To be successful in this role you’ll need: At least one-year experience as a maintenance officer in a comparable role and industry Trade Skills highly desirable (but not essential) Essential knowledge of the maintenance functions of retirement village (or similar environment) Ability to problem solve Practical organisational skills with attention to detail Effective communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills Good communication skills. Ability to work both in a team and independently with minimal supervision Digital literacy and ability to learn new software platforms Current NSW Driver’s License. What we can offer you: Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits Discounted private Health Insurance Paid Parental leave  Long Service leave after 5 years 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.