
Maintenance Officer - Retirement Living
Benetas
Posted 1 day ago
- Maintenance Officer for a Retirement Living Village
- Part-time position for 2 days per week - flexibility to pick the two days
- Mooroolbark Location
Join our team of 2000+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we’re transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services.
The Role
We are looking for experienced Maintenance Officer for 2 days per week at our St Johns Rise Retirement Living Village in Mooroolbark. In this role you'll ensure the village remains safe and clean, providing a responsive customer service to the residents and support a positive village community.
- Undertake routine maintenance of buildings, grounds, equipment and village infrastructure
- Respond to day-to-day maintenance requests and troubleshoot minor repairs in a timely manner
- Maintain gardens, outdoor areas and communal spaces to a high standard
- Complete preventative maintenance activities and maintain accurate maintenance records and schedules
- Liaise with contractors and suppliers and assist with coordinating specialised maintenance works when required
About you
- Previous experience in property, facilities, building or grounds maintenance
- Practical trade or maintenance skills with the ability to safely undertake general repairs
- Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and safe work practices
- A customer-focused approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with residents, contractors and village staff
- Drivers licence and a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or ability to obtain
Why Benetas?
- Work life balance - part-time hours for 2 days per week, with flexibility to pick your days (7.6 hours per day, approx 9am-5pm)
- Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum - reduce tax and increase your take home pay
- Play a key role in creating a safe, attractive and welcoming environment for residents in the Retirement Living Village
- Career Progression – Internal promotions, cross-departmental mobility, leadership development opportunities, internal training programs + our own Scholarship program
- Recognitions and Awards – celebrate your achievements with peer and Benetas recognition programs
Join us on our fulfilling journey, as we transform the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and genuine care. Across many different and interesting roles, we support our people to build meaningful connections and make a real impact by delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Our accessible and supportive leaders provide the resources, professional development and opportunities for career growth you need to succeed. Live your best work/life in an inclusive, people-centred environment, where our values are deeply lived, your safety and well-being are a priority and your contribution is celebrated. Feel uplifted by our supportive and respectful culture, where purposeful work connects us and everything we do.
Interested in developing a career with Benetas, APPLY NOW!
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the ad closes.
We are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
About Benetas
At Benetas, we recognise that our people are passionate and we value the work that they do, day in and day out.
What they do matters and they matter to us. We value their contribution and remind us of the incredible impact they are all making to the lives of Victorians. Join our team where the day to day tasks, small gestures, conversations and interactions, all matter. It matters to our residents, our clients, their families and loves ones, our community, your colleagues and to Benetas.
You’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative culture that is guided by our values of respect, responsibility, community and spirit. You will also be offered development opportunities.