Maintenance Officer - Alice Springs

To continue the upkeep of our facility and grounds across our Alice Springs Aged Care facilities, a new opportunity has come available for an experienced Maintenance Officer – Multi Site to join the team.

Based in Alice Springs, this role will see you providing handyman, maintenance, and gardening services across our three aged care homes, namely – Hetti Perkins Home for the Aged, Flynn Lodge, and Old Timers.

This position is being offered on a full-time basis working 38 hours per week at a salary of $30.44 - $31.79 / hour gross base (dependent on qualifications and experience).

This role will see you undertake a range of generalist handyman duties to keep our facilities in the best condition possible. This includes handyman duties such as painting, fillers, etc., and grounds maintenance including mowing, whipper snipping, weeding, etc.

You will also provide support and guidance for external contracts who are on site to support the facility. This opportunity will suit a person who is proactive and leads by example.

You will have previous experience in a maintenance or handyman environment and be able to commit to full-time hours. In addition, you will be comfortable working within an Aged Care facility and interacting respectfully with our residents.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a trade/building maintenance or handyman role.
• Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Competent in the use of hand/power tools and light machinery.
• Sound understanding of A/C, plumbing, electrical & fire systems.
• Ability to reflect on own performance and seek guidance when required.

Benefits of working for us:

• Above award hourly rate that is penalty driven.
• Annual salary increases in accordance with personal performance and our enterprise agreement.
• Salary Packaging benefits supported through CBB.
• Telus Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support.

About ARRCS: Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is a not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that provides services including Residential Care, Home Care, School Nutrition, and Early Learning Childhood programs in the Northern Territory.

Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory.

ARRCS Mandatory Compliance:

• A National Police Check dated within 3 months of commencement of employment.
• Current Influenza Vaccination or willing to obtain.
• A NDIS Screening check or proof of application.

Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community, who are committed to providing personalised care and support. More than a service provider, we understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities, people, and cultures.

So why not join our team today to benefit the local community that you work in!

For more information on this role, please refer to the attached position description or contact our Talent Acquisition team via phone 08. We strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply.