Facilities Maintenance Handyperson - Sydney
Facilities Maintenance Officer
Classification: Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: IRT Thomas Holt - Sydney
Applications close: Sunday 5 May 2024
The role of the Maintenance Officer/handyman involves general day-to-day repairs and maintenance of IRT’s properties and facilities. The position will require experience in maintenance and handyman duties as well as a commitment to deliver a high standard of service within the guidelines of IRT’s policies and procedures and work closely with administration staff to provide safe, clean and well maintained facilities for the residents who reside at IRT Lifestyle Villages and Aged Care properties. The position is also responsible for transporting residents and items throughout the facility and providing assistance to Care staff and residents in a clinical setting as required.
About the Role:
You will report to the Facilities Maintenance Coordinator and be across our IRT Sydney sites at Kirrawee, Berala, Peakhurst and Sans Souci.
To be successful you will:
- Have practical knowledge of general maintenance, carpentry, cleaning, general building maintenance
- Be able to carry out safe working practices with minimum of supervision
- Hold a current drivers licence
- Be organised, self-motivated and flexible
- Commit to excellent customer service
- Have a courteous and friendly manner
- Have basic computer skills including CMMS systems, MS office suite
- Be able to meet the physical demands of the position as listed in the job specific responsibilities section
- Have a willingness to work flexible hours and rotating rosters, including afternoon/weekend shifts and after hour emergency call outs and public holidays
- Have a willingness to travel to cover all IRT facilities
- Have a level of physical fitness deemed appropriate by independent medical advisors to safely perform the requirements of the job (a pre-employment medical is company policy to assess suitability)
- Have good administration skills including the use of computer systems and software.
- The ability to work in high volume environment whilst managing multiple priorities with conflicting deadlines
- Have knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training
To view a complete position description please CLICK HERE
About IRT
At IRT, we have been caring for older Australians for over 50 years, providing aged care, home care and retirement living solutions to more than 9000 customers in NSW, the ACT and Queensland.
We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians
How to Apply: If you feel this is the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Simply click the “Apply now” button, fill in your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll be in touch to discuss your application.
Contact: Nick Van Tol
Phone: 0438 997 876
All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including reference checks, pre-employment functional assessment and a National Criminal History Check.