Maintenance Officer

Employment Type: Permanent Full time

Location: Mercy Place Mandurah WA

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Where theres life theres Mercy.

Where theres care theres You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs were there. Where will you be

For over a century our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all thats gone before to grow your impact and gain experience thats hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10000 dedicated compassionate people we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy youll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience thats hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health its all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that we need you.

Join us at Mercy Health and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity:

The Maintenance Officer will report to the Service Manager and will be responsible for on-going repairs and preventative maintenance of building plant equipment gardening and furniture. You will also assist with identifying and actioning health and safety issues to provide a safe environment for residents staff and visitors. The main purpose of this role is to ensure the safety and upkeep of the Aged Care Facility by undertaking a variety of maintenance tasks in a timely and highly competent manner.

• Responsible for on-going repairs and preventative maintenance of building plant equipment and furniture.

• Maintain gardens lawns and landscaped areas to a high standard ensuring a safe clean and welcoming outdoor environment for residents visitors and staff.

• Perform routine gardening duties including mowing pruning planting weeding mulching fertilising and irrigation maintenance.

• Liasing with contractors

• Identifying and reporting areas for improvement

• Assist with identifying and actioning health and safety issues to provide a safe environment for residents staff and visitors.

What youll bring

Youre resilient compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly you are committed to delivering exceptional resident-centred care.

To thrive in this role you will have:

• Excellent time management organisational and communication skills with the ability to adapt and problem solve.

• A compassionate flexible and positive approach.

• The ability to nurture friendly respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment

• Previous maintenance experience - Trade background/qualifications preferred but not essential.

• Previous experience in Aged Care or hotel environment would be advantageous

• Ability to work independently and as part of the local team

• Proficient computer skills prior experience working with a computer based maintenance system will be advantageous

• Working knowledge of Work Health and Safety standards and regulatory maintenance frameworks relating to residential aged care.

You will also be required to provide evidence of or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check

• Trade based qualification or more than 3 years experience in a commercial maintenance position.

• Current drivers licence.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare

Join us and make a meaningful difference in peoples lives - and your career.

Are you ready to apply for this role Click Apply now

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land sea and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients residents clients and communities we support. Were proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages sexualities genders abilities and cultural backgrounds.