Job Description
About the roleMater has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant to join the team in a permanent, full-time basis on a 76hour per fortnight, 9day fortnight position.The successful applicant will provide building maintenance to Mater facilities on tasks that do not require a qualified tradesperson whilst ensuring customer satisfaction and quick resolution of jobs.Salary: $33.87-$35.13 in alignment with Maintenance Service EA Level 3 with a future increase + plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!What you'll be doingThe purpose of this role is provide building maintenance support across Mater's South East Queensland Campuses on tasks whilst ensuring customer satisfaction and quick resolution of jobs.Ensure effective communication with Manager and Trade co-ordinator on a regular basis throughout the day on issues regarding daily work plan and work activities.Participate in the planning and development of maintenance and renovation programs for the facilitiesParticipate in the process of providing quotations for work as required.Ensure all work is carried out in a manner providing the safety of patients, visitors and staff whilst ensuring all access and services are maintained where practical.Comply with all authorised duties as directed by the Manager or his delegate.Other responsibilities will includeComplete designated tasks in a timely manner and communicate effectively with the clientsProactively repair & maintain building areas within the scope of this role and ensure that a job is logged in the service management systemPerform the following duties including but not limited to:Repair wallsPaintingReplacement of lighting lamps and tubesRepair or replacement of fixtures and fittings such as toilet seats, toilet roll holders, shower rails, privacy locks, shower heads (shower rose), noticeboards, glove, sharps and gel bracketsTest & tag of new patient appliances.Ceiling tile replacementsMinor furniture repairsMinor carpet repairs including regluingMinor repairs to walls and fittingsNurse call handset replacementAbout youTo be considered for this role, you will have:Broad/generalist exposure to a range of Maintenance / Handyman concepts (essential)Electrical Test and Tag license (desirable)Previous experience in a hospital or large commercial complex (desirable)Current Drivers Licence (no restrictions)Attention to detailProactively follow safety policies and proceduresAbility to work in a team environment as well as self-motivated to work alone.EssentialAn understanding of Occupational, Health, Safety and Welfare Legislation and Regulations pertaining to engineering.Demonstrated experience in basic building maintenance.Technical competenciesWell developed time management and organisation skills.Understanding of or ability to acquire knowledge in workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity, and anti-discrimination practices and behaviours as applied in the working environment.Why join us?is Queensland's largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.We are a leader in healthcare, education and research - and that's because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVEVia salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home payAccess to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packagingAccess to leading education and professional development via Mater EducationAccess to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teamsDiscounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/OtherUnlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness PassportAccess to on-site, discounted parkingDiscounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venuesAccess to gym, pool and end of trip facilities within our new purpose-built corporate office in NewsteadApplications close on Sunday 4th of August 2024.Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.Advertised: 18 Jul 2024Mater Private Hospital Townsville
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