Employment Type: Permanent part-time

Hours: 37.5 Hours /week

Location: Edgewater Mercy Hostel, Edgewater, Western Australia

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Contact: Suzy Tillotson | Service Manager | TillotsonS@mercy.com.au

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Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're 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 that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organization with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

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

About the opportunity:

The Maintenance Officer will report to the Service Manager and be responsible for ongoing repairs and preventative maintenance of buildings, plants, equipment, and furniture. You will also assist with identifying and addressing 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 ongoing repairs and preventative maintenance of building, plant, equipment and furniture.

• Liaising with contractors

• Identifying and reporting areas for improvement

• Assist with identifying and taking action on health and safety issues to provide residents, staff, and visitors with a safe environment.

What you’ll bring:

You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional resident-centered care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Excellent time management, organizational 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 and 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.

• Experience in managing contractors, WHS/OH&S compliance, Site inductions, understanding of HVAC systems, Essential services, Building 9C regulations, etc.

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

• A current Police Record Check

• Trade-based qualifications or more than 3 years of experience in a commercial maintenance position are preferred.