Maintenance Officer

Keyton; Canberra; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Supportive work environment

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Keyton, Australia’s leading operator of retirement living communities, is seeking a Part-time Maintenance Officer for The Aerie at Narrabundah. You will coordinate repairs, perform preventative maintenance and assist residents with day-to-day tasks to keep the village safe and welcoming.

This 30-hour-per-week role offers flexible hours across Monday to Thursday, with potential for full-time consideration for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, handyperson or property maintenance role.
• Strong practical skills and ability to undertake a broad range of maintenance tasks.
• Customer-focused approach and genuine desire to help others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid computer skills and confidence using digital systems.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.
• Proactive, reliable and team-oriented attitude.
• Commitment to workplace health, safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and undertake general maintenance, repairs and preventative maintenance across the village.
• Maintain village buildings, common areas, facilities and grounds to a high standard.
• Respond to resident maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify maintenance issues before they become problems.
• Support workplace health and safety compliance and report hazards as required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update work orders using computer-based systems.
• Contribute to the presentation, safety and overall resident experience within the village.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Customer focus

Communication skills

Computer skills

Independent worker

Problem solving

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Help create a safe, welcoming and beautifully maintained community where residents can enjoy retirement at its very best.

Your Day at The Aerie

The moment you step into The Aerie at Narrabundah retirement village, you'll encounter a lifestyle marked by enriching pleasures, where top-notch amenities and natural surroundings create the backdrop for an exceptional retirement lifestyle.

As a Maintenance Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the village remains safe, attractive and operating smoothly. From coordinating repairs and preventative maintenance to supporting residents with day-to-day maintenance requests, you'll enjoy a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.

Working both independently and as part of a close-knit team, you'll help create an exceptional living experience for our residents.

This is a Part-time position, working 30 hours per week with no weekend work.

Note: These hours are flexible and can be spread out over 5 days if preferred. We will also consider a full-time arrangement for the right candidate.

Shifts

• Monday 8.00am to 4.00pm
• Tuesday 8.00am to 4.00pm
• Wednesday 8.00am to 4.00pm
• Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm

Reporting to the Village Manager, your duties will include;

• Coordinate and undertake general maintenance, repairs and preventative maintenance across the village.
• Maintain village buildings, common areas, facilities and grounds to a high standard.
• Respond to resident maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify maintenance issues before they become problems.
• Support workplace health and safety compliance and report hazards as required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update work orders using computer-based systems.
• Contribute to the presentation, safety and overall resident experience within the village.

How You’ll Make an Impact

You're a hands-on problem solver who enjoys delivering outstanding customer service and takes pride in maintaining safe, well-presented environments. You have a positive attitude, strong communication skills and the ability to manage your workload effectively while building great relationships with residents, contractors and colleagues.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, handyperson or property maintenance role.
• Strong practical skills and the ability to undertake a broad range of maintenance tasks.
• A customer-focused approach and the genuine desire to help others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid computer skills and confidence using digital systems.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.
• A proactive, reliable and team-oriented attitude.
• A commitment to workplace health, safety and quality standards.

Relevant internal training and inductions will be provided to the successful candidate on-site.

About Keyton

With over 65 villages across Australia, 15,000+ residents and 800+ passionate staff, Keyton is Australia’s leading owner and operator of retirement living communities.Leveraging over 30 years of experience, our teams work across the country in a variety of departments and business units, all share a common goal: We Lead with Heart, and we are committed to creating caring and fun-filled retirement communities.

Our purpose is to create places where communities thrive not only for our residents, but importantly, for our employees also. We do this by creating safe, secure and connected independent living communities where residents can enjoy active and social lifestyles, close to essential services and amenities.

• Competitive hourly rate
• A supportive and friendly work environment
• Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Reward & recognition services
• Discounted health insurance, annual vaccinations and skin checks
• Be part of a team that values innovation, compassion, and making a difference

Ready to Lead with Heart?

If you're a hands-on professional who enjoys solving problems, working independently and making a positive difference in a thriving retirement community, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check & will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of May-November, with supporting documentation prior to joining. For selected roles, pre-employment medical assessments will also be required prior to any employment offers being made.