Maintenance Operative

Community Housing Limited (CHL) is looking for a practical reliable MaintenanceOperativeto join ourState Operations Team in South Australia based in Norwood to join our team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

This is a hands-on role focused on responsive property maintenance helping keep our homes safe wellmaintainedand ready for our tenants. If you enjoy fixing things working independently and taking pride in a job well donewedlove to hear from you.

Whether youve worked as a handyperson maintenance assistant painter grounds maintenance worker commercial cleaner with maintenance experience or have recently completed an apprenticeshipor relevant qualification andare looking to start your career in property maintenance this could be the opportunity for you.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Operativeyoullcarry out a range of general maintenance tasks across CHL properties including:

• General repairs and minor maintenance

• Basic property upkeep and preventative maintenance

• Minor painting and patching

• Basic grounds maintenance

• Cleaning whenrequiredas part of preparing ormaintainingproperties

• Identifyingmaintenance issues and reporting repairs

Working as part of our Responsive Maintenance teamyoullhelp provide safe well-maintained homes that make a real difference in peoples lives.

About Us

Community Housing Limited (CHL) is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a positive impact in the housing sector. We are committed to addressing housing issues and supporting vulnerable populations by offering affordable and sustainable housing solutions to individuals and families in need.

WhatYoullBring

Werelooking for someone who is practical reliable and enjoys hands-on work.

Youllideally have:

• Experience in general maintenancehandymanwork property maintenance painting grounds maintenance commercialcleaningor a similar practical role.

• A relevant qualification is desirable(e.g. Cert II or III in Property Maintenance) but atrade qualification isnotrequiredfor this role.

• Confidence using hand and power tools safely.

• A willingness to learn and take on a variety of maintenance tasks.

• Good communicationskills and the ability to work independently.

• A strong understanding of workplace health and safety.

• White Card (or willingness to obtain).

• Current Driver Licence.

• A commitment to providing quality housing and great customer service.

Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including Police Working with Children and NDIS checks. All pre-employment checks will be arranged during onboarding.

Why Join Us

At CHLweremore than just a workplace-werea community dedicated to creating safesupportiveand inclusive environments for our staff and the people we part of a team where your work has a real impact every day.

We also offer:

• Flexible work options to support your work-life balance.

• One day off a year as a You Day to celebrate you

• Salary packaging and novated leasing to maximise your take-home pay.

• Learning and development programs to help you grow in your career.

• Wellbeing initiatives including EAP and access to health programs.

• A values-driven culture whereyoullbe supported recognised and empowered to make an impact.
  

As an equal opportunity employer CHL values and celebrates diversity and works closely with people from a wide range of cultural social and professional backgrounds.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and pay our respects to their Elders past and present recognising their enduring connection to land culture and community.