Maintenance

Akari Care Limited; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 3%

Recognition schemes

DBS costs paid

Uniform provided

28 days leave

Training & development

Personal development plans

Community environment

Job summary

Akari Care Limited is seeking a Maintenance Operative in Newcastle, NSW. You will be deeply involved in hands-on maintenance to keep the home in excellent condition, supporting resident comfort and safety while collaborating with the home team and manager.

The role requires solid maintenance experience across building trades, mechanical/electrical systems, plumbing and joinery, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment.
• Solid maintenance experience including building, DIY, cleaning and housekeeping.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• General knowledge of plumbing and joinery.
• All-round maintenance attitude with solution-focused approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Able to work under pressure without impacting residents or colleagues.
• Warm, approachable and engaging personality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the home and its surroundings.
• Carry out internal decoration, grounds maintenance, safety measures and building repairs.
• Manage supplies and utilities, ensuring high maintenance standards.
• Share knowledge with colleagues to ensure consistent quality.

Skills

Maintenance experience

DIY skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing

Joinery

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Maintenance Operative who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Whilst this position is a very hands-on, practical role, it is hugely important to us that you be mindful of and conscientious to individual needs and backgrounds. As part of our home team, you will play a vital role in engaging with, supporting, and improving the quality of lives for our residents. You will carry out your tasks in a way that also promotes an approachable and respectful relationship with our residents to enable them to live a fulfilled and comfortable life with a sense of security, dignity, and self-respect.

Working in collaboration and unison with the home Manager and the wider maintenance team you will be responsible for ensuring that high standards are continually met with regards to maintenance in and around the home. This will include but is not limited to internal decoration; grounds maintenance and safety; building repairs; supplies; and utilities. Each day will present you with challenges which must be unreservedly embraced whilst being respectful and supportive of individual and differing needs of both residents and colleagues. You will continually assess all areas of the home and provide dedicated attention if / when required. Systematically ensuring that the home is well maintained alongside imparting your knowledge to all other colleagues to ensure they adhere to the same high standards.

By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

Experience of working within similar environment

Solid maintenance experience, building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping

Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems

General knowledge of plumbing and joinery

An all-round attitude to maintenance and repairs, with an innovative solution-based approach

Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.

Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.

Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

What is in it for you:

Pension contribution of 3%

Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.

Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.

28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

Fully funded training and development

Support with personal development plans.

The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.