Maintenance Assistant

Mater Health Services; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Staff benefits

Job summary

Mater Private Hospital Mackay is seeking a Maintenance Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis to provide building maintenance for Mater facilities on tasks that do not require a tradesperson while ensuring patient and staff safety and timely resolution of issues.

The role offers an hourly salary range of $33.87–$35.13 plus superannuation, access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 and extensive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Broad/generalist exposure to a range of Maintenance/Handyman concepts.
• Electrical Test and Tag license (desirable).
• Previous hospital or large commercial complex experience (desirable).
• Current Drivers Licence (no restrictions).
• Attention to detail and safety compliance.
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide building maintenance across Mater facilities with focus on tasks not requiring a qualified tradesperson.
• Communicate regularly with Manager and Trade co-ordinator about daily work plan and activities.
• Assist in planning maintenance and renovation programs.
• Contribute to quotations for work as required.
• Ensure safety of patients, visitors and staff during all works and maintain access and services.

Skills

General maintenance

Electrical test & tag (desirable)

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Team or independent work

Tools

Service management system

Job description

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Mackay has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant to join the team in a permanent, full-time basis. The successful applicant will provide building maintenance to Mater facilities on tasks that do not require a qualified tradesperson whilst ensuring customer satisfaction and quick resolution of jobs.

Salary range: $33.87 - $35.13 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

The purpose of this role is provide building maintenance support across Mater’s South East Queensland Campuses on tasks whilst ensuring customer satisfaction and quick resolution of jobs.

• Ensure effective communication with Manager and Trade co-ordinator on a regular basis throughout the day on issues regarding daily work plan and work activities.
• Participate in the planning and development of maintenance and renovation programs for the facilities
• Participate in the process of providing quotations for work as required.
• Ensure all work is carried out in a manner providing the safety of patients, visitors and staff whilst ensuring all access and services are maintained where practical.
• Comply with all authorised duties as directed by the Manager or his delegate.

Other responsibilities will include

• Complete designated tasks in a timely manner and communicate effectively with the clients
• Proactively repair & maintain building areas within the scope of this role and ensure that a job is logged in the service management system

Perform the following duties including but not limited to:

• Replacement of lighting lamps and tubes
• Repair or replacement of fixtures and fittings such as toilet seats, toilet roll holders, shower rails, privacy locks, shower heads (shower rose), noticeboards, glove, sharps and gel brackets
• Test & tag of new patient appliances
• Ceiling tile replacements
• Minor furniture repairs
• Minor carpet repairs including regluing
• Minor repairs to walls and fittings
• Nurse call handset replacement

About you

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Broad/generalist exposure to a range of Maintenance / Handyman concepts (essential)
• Electrical Test and Tag license (desirable)
• Previous experience in a hospital or large commercial complex (desirable)
• Current Drivers Licence (no restrictions)
• Attention to detail
• Proactively follow safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as self-motivated to work alone.

Essential

• An understanding of Occupational, Health, Safety and Welfare Legislation and Regulations pertaining to engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in basic building maintenance.

Technical competencies

• Well developed time management and organisation skills.
• Understanding of or ability to acquire knowledge in workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity, and anti-discrimination practices and behaviours as applied in the working environment.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

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