Maintenance Officer

Bolton Clarke Careers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Private health insurance

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bolton Clarke Group in Melbourne is seeking a Maintenance Officer to keep properties well-maintained, performing general maintenance and handyman tasks. You will communicate with residents to understand needs and coordinate with external contractors to deliver specialist services, while following health and safety protocols and Australian standards.

You will conduct regular inspections, oversee trades, and ensure safety for residents, visitors and staff, contributing to a well-maintained, safe

Qualifications

• General maintenance duties including painting, plaster patching and minor repairs.
• Strong communication with customers to understand needs and expectations.
• Knowledge of health and safety principles and Australian standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance tasks such as painting, plaster patching, window and door repairs, and basic handyperson tasks.
• Communicates with customers to ensure services meet expectations and addresses issues.
• Coordinates with external vendors and contractors for specialised repairs and services.
• Ensures safety of residents, visitors and contractors by following EHS procedures.

Skills

General maintenance tasks

Communication

Planning and prioritisation

Workplace safety knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Engineering/Parks and Gardening

Job description

Bolton Clarke Groupone of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally.Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 87 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

Bolton Clarke Groupone of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally.Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 87 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

About the Role

As the Maintenance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the property's appearance and condition are well-maintained by performing general maintenance and handyman tasks. You will communicate with customers to understand their needs and liaise with external contractors to provide specialised services. You will conduct regular inspection, follow health and safety protocols and ensure work meet trade and Australian standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Performs general maintenance tasks such as painting, plaster patching, window and door repairs, inspects properties, assists with basic handyperson tasks including minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical services and ensures work meet trade and Australian standards.
• Communicates with customers to ensure that maintenance services meet their expectation and addresses issues that could affect their well-being.
• Coordinates with external vendors and contractors for specialised repairs and maintenance services.
• Ensures safety of all residents, visitors and contractors by implementing and adhering to Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) procedures.

About You

To be successful in this role, our preferred candidate will have:

• Minimal experience as a Maintenance Officer is preferred.
• Certificate III in Engineering/Parks and Gardening is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety and health principles is preferred.
• Proficient in Facilities Maintenance, Repair Techniques, Plant Operations, Knowledge of Occupational, Health and Safety Procedures (OHS) and Maintenance Equipment Managementskills.
• Excellent Communication, Adaptive Thinking, Customer Experience and Planning and Prioritisation skills.

Why Work For Bolton Clarke:

• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free
• Private health insurance and gym discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Our commitment to diversity: At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status.

Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.

If you have any further queries, please contact Linda Lu (**********@boltonclarke.com.au)