Maintenance Services Coordinator
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St John's, VIC, Australia
Ready to Make a Real Impact? Join Us as a Maintenance Services Coordinator! Are you looking for more than just a job? Do you want a role where your work truly makes a difference, with opportunities for growth, development, and support from a dedicated team?
Respect is seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Services Coordinator to join our team at St John's, Wangaratta, Victoria in a permanent full-time position. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a values-driven organisation committed to providing high-quality care and services to older Australians. You'll enjoy a welcoming workplace culture, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution every day.
About the Role: As the Maintenance Services Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the facility's preventative and corrective maintenance programs. This includes ensuring buildings, equipment, vehicles, and grounds are maintained to a high standard, supporting a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Key Duties:
- Coordinate the maintenance of an up to date asset register.
- Manage the refurbishment, equipment replacement and capital works planning.
- Identify preventative maintenance requirements and document a schedule for same.
- Ensure preventative maintenance and corrective action according to legal requirements and documented schedule, including requirements for essential services.
- Oversee external contract agreements and on-site works.
- Manage records of the maintenance program.
- Ensure adequate stock items for regular corrective maintenance jobs.
- Oversee the maintenance of neat, tidy and safe grounds, including watering.
- Ensure high quality standards in resident rooms and public areas are maintained.
- Oversee testing and tagging at the facility (perform the task if suitably qualified).
- Assist the General Manager with the fire and evacuation plan at the facility, and provide basic training with new staff as required.
- Ensure company owned vehicles are kept clean and tidy and serviced in accordance with the service maintenance schedule.
- Perform an on-call service at times that maintenance are not on duty at the facility as directed by the General Manager.
- Any other task not defined but within the employees skills, as directed by the organisation.
To be considered for this role, you will have:
- General maintenance and gardening skills.
- Current Drivers License.
- Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire)
- Knowledge or experience in establishing and coordinating a maintenance program.
- Experience in maintenance and horticulture management.
- An accredited trade certificate relevant to the position.
- An accredited testing and tagging certificate.
- Experience in residential aged care or similar business.
- A trade background relevant to building, maintenance, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or a related field will be highly regarded.
To be considered for employment with Respect, all candidates must meet the legislative requirements of the Aged Care Worker Screening process and demonstrate suitability to work within the aged care sector.
If you're ready to take pride in meaningful work and contribute to a team that genuinely cares, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and make a difference with Respect.