Maintenance Officer

Bolton Clarke; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work/life balance

Salary packaging

Private health insurance

Gym discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bolton Clarke Group in Toowoomba seeks an Advanced Maintenance Officer to perform routine maintenance and grounds work across Aged Care facilities and retirement villages. You will liaise with customers and contractors, inspecting sites to ensure safe, compliant upkeep and high presentation standards.

The role requires prior maintenance experience, a Certificate III in Engineering/Parks and Gardening, and a strong focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Moderate experience as a Maintenance Officer is preferred.
• Certificate III in Engineering/Parks and Gardening is prescribed.
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety and health principles is preferred.
• Proficient in Facilities Maintenance, Repair Techniques, Plant Operations, Knowledge of OHS Standards and Maintenance Equipment Management.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes general building maintenance, gardening and repairs tasks to meet Australian standards.
• Maintains cleanliness and presentation of gardens and common areas.
• Communicates with customers to ensure services meet expectations.
• Conducts regular inspections, addressing maintenance needs including plumbing and electrical tasks.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Customer experience

Planning and prioritisation

Education

Certificate III in Engineering/Parks and Gardening

Tools

Maintenance equipment management

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 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

About The Role

As the Advanced Maintenance Officer, you will be responsible for undertaking routine maintenance and grounds work to ensure the appearance and condition of the Aged Care Facility or Retirement Village buildings are well-maintained. 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:

• Undertakes general building maintenance, gardening and repairs tasks such as installing doors, shelves/cupboards, designing garden layouts, etc., and ensures work meet relevant trade and Australian standards.
• Maintains cleanliness, functionality and orderly presentation of gardens and common areas across Bolton Clarke Aged Care Facility or Retirement Village.
• Communicates with customers to ensure that maintenance and gardening services meet their expectations and addresses issues that could affect their well-being.
• Conducts regular inspections of the facility to identify and address maintenance needs, including plumbing, electrical, and general building upkeep.

About You

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

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

About this location:

A tranquil rural setting, with beautiful gardens and grounds, Westhaven is located on the edge of the Great Dividing Range in Toowoomba.

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 Kyara Sanelli ([e-mail])