Maintenance Officer - raafa

Join the team at raafa, and support our residents as our newest Maintenance Officer.

Working within a vibrant residential aged care community, you will play a key role in maintaining all raafa's Residential Aged Care facilities, buildings, grounds, plant and equipment to ensure a safe, welcoming and well-presented environment for residents, visitors and staff. You will directly impact the lives of our hundreds of residents and make a telling difference to your community.

• Competitive Rates - raafa continues to support our people with above-award rates across our sites.
• Salary Packaging - As a non-profit organisation, you can salary package up to $18,549.
• Free Onsite Parking.
• Career & Development Opportunities - Ongoing training and professional development.
• Employee Assistance Program - Access confidential counselling services.
• Employee Referral Program - Earn bonuses for recommending friends.
• Long Service Recognition - Celebrate service milestones with the organisation.
• raafa Rewards - Discounts on health insurance and gym memberships.
• Corporate Zoo Membership - Free entry to Perth Zoo.
• Aviation Heritage Museum - Free entry for raafa staff.
• Supportive Culture - Join an organisation built on Respect, Care and Honesty.
• Vehicle Provision - Access to a raafa vehicle and fuel card.

As a Maintenance Officer, you will:

• Maintain Residential Aged Care buildings, grounds, plant and equipment to ensure they are operating safely and efficiently.
• Complete planned and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Identify and report maintenance issues requiring repair or replacement.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance across common areas and resident rooms.
• Liaise with contractors and service providers when specialist works are required.
• Support facility improvement and refurbishment projects.
• Maintain a safe environment for residents, visitors and staff.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
• Contribute to the presentation and appearance of the facility.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in building, maintenance, painting or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of general repairs and maintenance of facilities, equipment and infrastructure.
• Experience operating and maintaining a variety of tools, machinery and equipment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Experience within Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living, Hospitality or residential communities will be highly regarded.
• Basic IT Skills

raafa's Seniors Living services provide a connected continuum of care across retirement villages, residential aged care homes and home care services. We are committed to creating communities that are welcoming, vibrant and supportive for residents and employees alike.

Our raafa sites are located in Merriwa, Bull Creek, and Mandurah Area

Across these sites, we have 5 different Residential Aged Care facilities that you will work in and with. Each site has a maintenance team that you will partner with to gain the best results for our residents.

• Update your resume.
• Be eligible to work in Australia.
• Hold a current National "C" Class Driver's Licence.
• Hold a satisfactory National Police Clearance (issued within six months of commencement) or be willing to obtain one.
• Be up to date with your annual Flu vaccination.
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