• Location - Lewisham
• Permanent Full - Time
• Pay rate – $35 - $37.90 per hour + superannuation
• Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax!

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We are celebrating 30 years of providing care and we now have 5000+ employees working with us. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

In this role you will be responsible for maintaining a physically safe, well maintained and secure home environment for our residents. You will also ensure the following:

• Executing the preventative maintenance program throughout the residential aged care home
• Performing reactive repairs on items within the home as the need arises
• Managing the coordination of external maintenance contractors as required
• Working in a safe manner to protect yourself, your colleagues and residents closely following all policies and procedures

To be successful in this role you’ll need

• A kind heart and genuine passion for ensuring a safe home like environment for the elderly residents
• Trade certificate or Cert IV in Maintenance/Building services (desirable)
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• Hands-on experience with building maintenance, handyman or building services role (Aged Care experience a plus)
• Strong understanding of the practical application of workplace health and safety legislation & compliance
• Able to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with residents and their families
• Commitment to respecting the values, customs, preferences and spiritual beliefs of residents
• Great IT skills
• Willingness to apply for a Police Check and NDIS clearance

What we can offer you

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
• Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
• Paid Parental leave
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
• 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
• A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.

Apply online now!