Maintenance Officer

Bolton Clarke; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Private health insurance

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bolton Clarke Group in Caloundra is seeking a Maintenance Officer to keep the property well-maintained, conducting general maintenance and handyman tasks. You will engage with residents to understand needs and coordinate with external contractors while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and Australian standards.

The role emphasizes safe work practices, responsive customer service, and adherence to EHS procedures to protect residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of workplace safety and health principles.
• Proficient in Facilities Maintenance, Repair Techniques, Plant Operations, Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Procedures (OHS) and Maintenance Equipment Management.
• Excellent Communication, Adaptive Thinking, Customer Experience and Planning and Prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance tasks such as painting, patching, window and door repairs, basic handyperson work including minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical services.
• 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.

Skills

Workplace safety

Facilities maintenance

Repair techniques

OHS knowledge

Maintenance equipment

Education

Certificate III in Engineering/Parks and Gardening

Job description

Bolton Clarke Group one 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.

About this location:

Centaur located in Caloundra is a 94 Bed Residential Aged Care Home

Why Work For Bolton Clarke:

• Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs
• 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 ([e-mail])