Maintenance and Property Team Leader
Ashfield Baptist Homes is a 136 bed, not-for-profit residential aged care home in Ashfield, Sydney. We welcome residents and staff from all faiths and cultures. We have a rich local history spanning more than seventy five years. We strive to make a positive difference to people’s lives by providing caring, person-centric and quality aged care services based on Christian principles.
About the role:
As the Maintenance and Property Team Leader, you will provide quality support and maintenance services to all residents and the site as a whole. You will be responsible for the provision of quality support and maintenance of the grounds and gardens to ensure the facility is safe, well maintained and attractive for residents, families, visitors and staff. This includes assisting with general building upkeep, as well as assisting with our resident’s repair requests for their individual rooms.
This is a full-time position across 5 days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and perform maintenance tasks for both reactive and preventative maintenance to ensure high standards and compliance with legislated requirements and the Aged Care Quality Standards
- Manage contractors and service provision of external stakeholders
- Oversee asset management, including acquisition, disposal and maintenance of site vehicles and equipment
- Hands on support and management of the maintenance of the buildings and property associated with the facility
- Management of records and reports, including budget management
- Provide leadership and supervision of the maintenance team
- Prioritise and manage a variety of completing projects/tasks
Essential Criteria
- Previous experience in maintenance and building works in an aged care setting
- Trade certificate in a relevant field
- A sound understanding of WH&S and ability to always maintain a safe working environment
- Hold a current Australian Driver’s Licence
- Valid working rights
- Intermediate computer skills in MS Office and databases
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both within a team and autonomously
- Willingness to undertake Fire Safety Officer training
- Willing to be On Call for after-hours emergencies
Desirable
- Trade background and several years industry experience will be highly regarded
- Understanding of Asset Management software programs
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
What we offer:
- A genuinely supportive and friendly team
- Competitive remuneration and benefits including tax-free salary packaging options
- Generous leave entitlements including parental leave, leave loading and an additional annual public holiday
- Comprehensive and on-going skills development, education and training and annual performance and development plans
- A genuine commitment to work/life balance
- Counselling support services (EAP) and Health and wellbeing program
- The opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives
To apply: Please apply via the Seek link below. Applications should be accompanied by a cover letter addressing the above requirements and a current CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Appointment to this position is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including a police check. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role.
For further information please email [email protected]
