Maintenance Officer

There to care. Here for good. 

Aged care is so important. Some people forget that. You don’t and neither do we. Because helping people is what we were born to do.
We’ve been a leading provider of aged care in communities across South Australia since 1953. That’s a long journey, and we’re proud of our stability and strength.

Now, we’re on a mission to continue to grow and improve our services and impact, hand in hand with our fantastic team.
Here, every moment matters and every client counts. And so do you.

Join us as a Maintenance Officer, and be there to care. 

A brighter future with Helping Hand, for older people and for you.

Based in Jamestown as our Maintenance Officer, you will be accountable for the provision of essential safety, preventative and breakdown maintenance in consultation with the Property Services Department & Maintenance Team Leader. 

The Maintenance Officer also completes regulatory equipment checks and assists with a variety of housekeeping and support service functions to ensure optimum standards in the physical environment of the site.  

You’ll also make an impact by:

• Ensuring the maintenance of external environments including sweeping of verandas, pergolas, entrances and driveways. 
• Responding to building or equipment problems and determine degree and urgency of work and liaising with contractors. 
• Ensuring hot water systems and plant rooms are clean and maintained in accordance with legislative requirements. 
• Undertaking visual testing of all electrical appliances for new residents and completed relevant forms required for follow up testing and tagging.
• Providing assistance with other housekeeping and personal care needs as required.

What you’ll bring 

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a building maintenance and/or fixed plant.
• Ability to provide clear and concise verbal and written instructions related to maintenance issues.
• Good verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft desktop products such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening clearance or be willing to obtain one. 

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have some of the following:

• A trade qualification or certificate related to maintenance or trade-work
• Experience working with older persons

Please click the link below to view the position description:
Maintenance Officer Position Description

Pay rate: $27.34 per hour (plus Super)

Why Helping Hand?

We get it - a role in aged care is more than just money. You don’t do it for the pat on the back. You do it because you know it matters - and at Helping Hand, you matter, too.

We truly care about how you are. Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us:

• We are who you are 

Here’s the thing. When good people come together, amazing things happen. At Helping Hand, you’ll find real support from teammates and managers who share your values and strength. They’ve been in your shoes - and they’ll always be just a phone call away to lend a helping hand.

• We are where you are 

As our Maintenance Officer you’ll know you’re contributing directly to a community you care about. And you’ll see your impact on the faces of the people you’re supporting.

• We care how you are  

In any job, how well you feel affects how well you work. And we take that very seriously. ​​We want you to feel as secure as you can. So, we’re proud that our people say they value the stability that comes with working for a well-established, growing organisation like us.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Be part of a warm, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing
• Maximise your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 each year
• Enjoy an additional $2,650 tax free per year with our Meal and Entertainment Card
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted private health insurance, plus our Employee Assistance Program
• Get active with our Fitness Passport Program and enjoy discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Are you ready to lend a helping hand?

Join us at Helping Hand and help shape your future and ours. 

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and conducting interviews accordingly.

Apply online today, or to find out more please contact Martin Collumb on 0448920830 

Current Helping Hand employees must notify their manager of their intent to apply. 

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold relevant checks or be willing to obtain them. Successful candidates will be required to attend an induction session before commencing work.

Helping Hand welcomes and respects the diversity our clients, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.

Helping Hand strongly recommends that all employees receive COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, as we work in a high-risk setting and are in contact with vulnerable people.