Maintenance Officer — Environmental Services Hill View Aged Care

HillView Premium Aged Care; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform/laundry allowance

Travel/km allowance

Job summary

Hill View Aged Care on the Gold Coast is seeking a Maintenance Officer in Environmental Services. You will carry out preventative and reactive maintenance across buildings, plant, equipment and grounds with minimal supervision, prioritising work orders to minimise disruption for residents and ensure safety and compliance.

Your role includes coordinating contractors, conducting routine checks, and supporting emergency drills while maintaining detailed records and enforcing safety standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated maintenance/facilities experience in regulated environments preferable.
• Strong WHS knowledge including risk assessments and permits to work.
• Familiarity with infection prevention and control in aged care settings.
• Resident-centred communication and ability to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritise maintenance to meet service levels and minimise disruption to residents.
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance and reactive repairs; document work.
• Perform minor carpentry, plumbing and basic mechanical/electrical tasks within legal scope.
• Maintain tools, test/tag registers, temperature logs and asset records.
• Coordinate and escort contractors; verify inductions, licences and permits; file reports.
• Support routine checks and statutory servicing (fire systems, HVAC, lifts, etc.).
• Assist with cleaning alongside the environmental team and maintain grounds.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Facilities management

WHS knowledge

Infection prevention

Tools

Work order software

Job description

Maintenance Officer — Environmental Services Hill View Aged Care

Make a practical difference every day. Join a values-led Aged Care team keeping our residents’ home safe, comfortable and compliant.

About the role :

Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance across buildings, plant, equipment and grounds with minimal supervision. Prioritise work orders, coordinate day-to-day tasks, support statutory compliance and provide guidance to junior staff and contractors—all with a resident‑centred approach.

Key responsibilities:

Plan and prioritise maintenance to meet service levels and minimise disruption to residents.

Complete scheduled preventative maintenance and reactive repairs; document work accurately and on time.

Perform minor building repairs (carpentry, patch/paint), basic plumbing, and basic mechanical/electrical tasks within legal scope (no live electrical work).

Maintain tools, test/tag registers, temperature logs and asset records.

Coordinate and escort contractors; verify inductions, SWMS, licences/insurances and permits; check quality and file service reports.

Conduct or coordinate routine checks and statutory servicing (e.g., fire systems, emergency lighting/exit signage, HVAC, lifts, backflow systems, nurse call, hot water temperature controls) and support emergency drills.

Assist with carpet and furniture cleaning along side the environmental team.

Maintain grounds and external presentation (gardens, lighting, paths, signage, fencing, waste/recycling).

Communicate clearly with residents and staff - give advance notice for disruptive works, respect privacy and dignity.

About you:

Required:

Demonstrated maintenance/facilities experience operating with minimal supervision (aged care/health/regulated environment desirable).

Practical skills in minor carpentry/painting, basic plumbing and basic mechanical/electrical tasks within legal scope.

Working knowledge of WHS (risk assessment, permits to work, lock‑out/tag‑out) and chemical safety (SDS).

Awareness of Infection Prevention & Control and the Aged Care Code of Conduct; resident‑centred communication.

Able to prioritise, meet timeframes, read manuals/SDS, and use maintenance/work order software.

Current National Police Check (or ability to obtain), work rights in Australia, current driver’s licence.

Physically fit for inherent role requirements (standing/walking, bending, lifting up to 20 kg, ladder use); follows safe manual handling.

First Aid/CPR,Working at Heights; Confined Space, EWP, asbestos awareness, test & tag, basic HVAC/irrigation.

What we offer

Employment under the Hill View Aged Care Operational Staff Enterprise Agreement 2023 (Environmental Services classification), including:

Fortnightly pay by EFT, penalty rates and overtime where applicable.

Allowances as applicable (e.g., uniform/laundry, travel/km).

Level of salary aligned with experience.

A supportive, resident‑focused team culture with meaningful impact.

Paid mandatory training and ongoing development.

Safe systems of work, quality tools and clear procedures.

Multiple locations (Merrimac and Ashmore) and stable rosters.

Our commitment Hill View Aged Care is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, veterans, and people of all ages, genders and identities. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

Shortlisted applicants may be asked to provide evidence of qualifications/competencies and complete pre‑employment checks (including National Police Check and vaccination requirements per policy).

This role is covered by the National Employment Standards and the Hill View Aged Care Operational Staff Enterprise Agreement 2023. Where there is any inconsistency, the NES/Enterprise Agreement prevails.