We're Hiring!

Are you hands-on, reliable, and ready to make a real difference every day? We’re looking for a proactive Maintenance Services Assistant to join our team at Coroneagh Park, Tasmania! This permanent part-time role is your chance to support a caring community and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for residents and staff.

From repairs to improvements, your work will directly impact the comfort and wellbeing of those who call Coroneagh Park their home. No two days are the same, and your problem-solving skills and attention to detail will be valued.

About Us: As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales , Queensland and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities. 

Our purpose: To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

The position: The Maintenance Services Assistant is responsible for implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating an efficient and effective preventative and corrective maintenance program for buildings, equipment, and grounds at their residential aged care home. 

Key Duties:

• Ensure buildings and public areas, including grounds, are maintained to a safe, high-quality standard.
• Perform general maintenance tasks ensuring that facilities are safe, to standard and in good working order.
• Perform garden maintenance tasks ensuring garden beds, pathways and outdoor seating areas are safe, clean and free from debris, and that plants are watered.
• Maintain records of the maintenance and gardening programs.
• Ensure adequate stock items for regular corrective maintenance and gardening tasks.
• Assist in the maintenance of an accurate and up to date asset register.
• Contribute to refurbishment, equipment replacement and capital works planning.
• Ensure vehicles at the facility are kept clean and tidy and are serviced in accordance with the service maintenance schedule.

Essential Requirements:

• General maintenance and gardening skills.
• Current Drivers License.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• NDIS Check (or ability to acquire)

Benefits:

• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• A healthy and positive workplace culture.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
• Pay incentives, including not-for-profit salary packaging