Maintenance Officer

Position Overview

Infinite Aged Care invites applications for a full-time Garden/Maintenance Officer at its Klemzig residential aged care facility in South Australia. This role supports the upkeep and maintenance of a warm, culturally diverse community setting close to local amenities and Adelaide's CBD.

Work Schedule and Compensation

The job offers a balanced Monday to Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to roughly 3:00 PM. Remuneration includes hourly wages with a bi-weekly paid phone allowance as part of this permanent position.

Employee Benefits

• Access to free mandatory and flexible self-paced training modules throughout employment.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging options.
• Discounts on health insurance and access to fitness and wellbeing sessions.
• Opportunity to earn additional income through an unlimited employee referral program.
• Potential career advancement within the organization’s 23 homes nationwide.
• Availability of Employee Assistance Programs addressing family, financial, and wellness support.
• Encouragement for Defence/Military veterans to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Participation in daily leadership meetings to coordinate tasks and priorities.
• Execution of general maintenance duties consistent with company standards, plans, and guidelines.
• Completion of emergency, preventative, and corrective maintenance adhering to all legal and regulatory standards.
• Promotion and maintenance of a safe workplace for residents, visitors, and staff.
• Management and supervision of contractors when necessary.
• Delivery of exceptional client service.
• Flexibility in tasks such as landscaping, gardening, general repairs, waste removal, painting, and test and tagging (with post-hire training).

Candidate Profile

• Preferred prior experience in property maintenance.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) with a strong commitment to a safety-oriented work culture.
• Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize for effective task completion.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively with a pronounced customer service focus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multitask.
• Possession of or willingness to apply for a valid NDIS Workers Screening Clearance.
• A positive, proactive approach essential for success.

Additional Information

This maintenance role is physically demanding and requires safe manual handling capabilities. Pre-employment includes an online medical assessment and compliance with work-related checks.