Maintenance Worker

MSS Inc.; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a.

Meal & entertainment card up to $2,650

Bonus leave 3 days p.a.

Fitness Passport option

Job summary

MSS Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Worker to join the Home Safety team in Port Macquarie. This permanent part-time role covers a minimum of 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with travel across MSS areas as needed.

You will assist clients in their homes with minor repairs, general maintenance and yard upkeep, supporting independence and dignity for older people in the Hastings region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance position or similar role.
• Ability to perform general maintenance tasks to high standards.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment safely.
• Excellent communication skills including written and spoken.
• NSW White Card (General Construction Induction).
• Current first aid and CPR certificates.
• Current full NSW driver’s licence.
• Reliable motor vehicle, with NSW registration and third‑party property damage insurance.
• Smartphone or device with internet access.
• Ability to learn MSS internal systems for documenting services.

Responsibilities

• Minor home repairs.
• General maintenance such as window cleaning, pressure washing and other ad hoc tasks.
• Yard upkeep such as lawn mowing, edging and trimming.

Skills

Maintenance experience

General maintenance skills

Tool safety

Communication skills

NSW White Card

First aid and CPR

NSW driver’s licence

Reliable vehicle & insurance

Smartphone access

Tech literacy

Education

NSW White Card (General Construction Induction)

First aid & CPR certificates

Current NSW driver’s licence

Tools

Smartphone apps & email

Internet access

Job description

Manning Support Services (MSS) is an award-winning community service organisation that has been operating on the NSW Mid North Coast for more than 40 years. MSS is a multi-service not-for-profit, with a mission to enhance the quality of people’s lives by providing services which enable them to live with dignity and respect.

MSS has an opportunity for a Maintenance Worker to join our Home Safety team based in Port Macquarie. The position is permanent part-time, with a minimum of 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Our Maintenance Workers support older people in their homes with maintenance, minor repairs and yard upkeep. You’ll provide valuable support to clients from a diverse range of backgrounds, enhancing their lives and helping them maintain independence.

This role will primarily service the Hastings area through to Harrington; however, the successful applicant will be required to travel across all areas covered by MSS as needed. The initial training period and all subsequent training will be conducted at our Taree site.

Tasks and responsibilities include:

• Minor home repairs
• General maintenance, such as window cleaning, pressure washing and other ad hoc home upkeep tasks
• Yard upkeep, such as lawn mowing, edging and trimming

Selection Criteria

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in a maintenance position or similar role
• Ability to perform general maintenance tasks to high standards
• Ability to operate tools and equipment safely
• Excellent communication skills including written and spoken
• NSW White Card (General Construction Induction)
• Current first aid and CPR certificates
• Current full NSW driver’s licence
• Reliable motor vehicle, including valid NSW registration and a minimum of third-party property damage insurance
• Smart mobile phone or device with access to the internet
• Competence in use of smartphone apps and email, and ability to learn MSS internal systems for documenting services provided to clients

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to get along with people of diverse backgrounds and ages
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Attention to detail and high quality, professional standard of work
• Ability to work well in a team, and also independently

What do we offer?

• Flexible working environment with a positive work culture
• Work for an award-winning community organisation with career development opportunities
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. as well as a meal and entertainment card up to $2,650 p.a.
• Bonus leave (3 days p.a.; pro rata for part-time)
• Option of Fitness Passport discounted gym and pool membership

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 5:00pm, Monday 28 September 2026.

Further Information

Please contact Ryan Temple if you have any questions about the role.
Email: ****@mssinc.org.au Phone: [phone]***.

For a full position description for this role please email: **@mssinc.org.au

We encourage and welcome applications from First Nations Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.