Signature Care is looking for a full-time Maintenance Officer/Gardener for our brand new residence in Warragul. This newly created position presents an exciting opportunity to shape the service delivery of Signature Care into the future during a period of significant change in the aged care sector.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Officer/Gardener to assist in maintaining the building and grounds of this brand new, state of the art building to a high standard, having regard for the comfort and wellbeing of residents and advising on replacement or repairs as required.    You will also have close support from the  the GM Property Services.

Skills and Requirements for this Role:

To be successful in this position you will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Experience in building maintenance 
• Experience in gardening/landscaping is desirable
• Knowledge of Aged Care industry is desirable
• Thorough understanding of all legislative requirements pertaining to maintenance and repairs i.e. OH&S & Fire/Evacuation
• Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks including use of tools and equipment
• Willingness to be contribute to after-hours maintenance requirements from time to time
• Excellent communication skills and respect for residents and colleagues
• Previous experience working autonomously with limited direction
• Be able to make decisions about costs and priorities and documenting a full plan for work to be completed
• Supervise and monitor grounds and systems 
• Contribute to the support of aged care residents by providing quality service as required, and with respect to dignity and privacy.

Essential:

• Victorian drivers license
• Reliable, strong work ethic
• Valid police check, less than 12 months old

Preferred:

• Trade Qualification e.g. Landscaping or OHS Qualification is advantageous

Benefits & Work Culture:

As a purpose led, not-for-profit organisation, our staff’s health and wellbeing are important to us. This is why we have partnered with selected providers to offer employees a growing range of benefits that make sure they get the most out of their working and personal life.

Benefits available include:

• Tax savings of up to $15,900 per year with Salary Packaging (Go Salary)
• Exclusive staff discounts with JB Hi-Fi, Endota Spa and more
• CommBank Workplace banking
• State of the art technology to help staff work smarter
• Staff room facilities
• Onsite Parking
• Salary sacrificing options with superannuation
• Novated Leasing through Enlist
• HESTA benefits for members
• Access EAP – a voluntary, confidential and free counselling service

Our culture is one of collaboration and compassion. Our leaders have the ability to create, grow and inspire their team. We believe if our staff are happy, our residents are happy.

Apply now to work with our team at Warragul Community Aged Care!