Aged Care Property Maintenance Technician

Carinya Care Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Jude’s Health Care Group is seeking a reliable Maintenance Officer to join the Property and Maintenance team. You will maintain buildings, grounds and equipment across supported accommodation properties to a safe, functional and presentable standard.

This hands-on role requires the ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and respond to urgent maintenance requests while upholding high workmanship standards. A current driver's licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in general building maintenance and handyman tasks.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Experience in aged care or residential environments

Responsibilities

• Undertake general building maintenance and repairs, including furniture, doors, locks, curtains, fixtures, fittings, sinks, toilets and other building equipment.
• Perform general handyman duties, painting, patching, gardening and property presentation works.
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance, routine property inspections and urgent reactive repairs.
• Identify maintenance issues, assess their urgency and implement practical, safe and cost-effective solutions.
• Assist with property vacates, repairs and preparation of properties for new occupants.
• If required, assist with the moving, loading, unloading and transportation of furniture, equipment and other items between properties, following safe manual handling practices.
• Collect, transport and deliver building materials, maintenance supplies and equipment as required.
• Assist with the delivery of chemicals, replenishment of chemical bottles and maintaining adequate stock levels.
• Conduct property inspections and proactively identify maintenance requirements and potential safety hazards.
• Respond effectively to urgent maintenance requests while managing existing scheduled responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate records of completed works, outstanding maintenance tasks and job updates through the organisation's maintenance management system.
• Liaise with internal staff, contractors and relevant stakeholders to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with relevant workplace health and safety requirements.
• Undertake other reasonable maintenance and property-related duties as required

Skills

Building maintenance

Handyman duties

Driver's license

Organizational skills

Job description

St Jude’s Health Care Group is seeking a reliable Maintenance Officer to join the Property and Maintenance team. You will maintain buildings, grounds and equipment across supported accommodation properties to a safe, functional and presentable standard.

This hands-on role requires the ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and respond to urgent maintenance requests while upholding high workmanship standards. A current driver's licence is essential.