Maintenance Officer (Joondalup)

**Job description**

***: **Maintenance Officer****:

- Business Services & Systems | Property/Building Maintenance
- Closing date: 17/10/2024

When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.

**About the role**

This position undertakes maintenance services for MercyCare buildings and facilities across the Perth region safely and with due regard to our clients and visitors. Working alongside specialist trades and contractors to assist in requirements the role engages with other onsite staff to ensure a smooth and effective maintenance service is delivered.

**About you**

You’ll have robust practical knowledge of maintenance and ideally hold a trade qualification, be an effective communicator to build good working relationships with other Mercy Care employees and be highly organised with an impeccable record for safety and safe work practices. Key experience will include:

- A qualification or apprenticeship in a recognised trade (such as electrical, plumbing or carpentry) is an advantage but not required
- Demonstrated experience of a similar role in maintenance or trade-based role essential
- Evidence of safety related training, such as a Construction White Card or specific safe working practices.
- Competent in the use of computers for monitoring and managing work task
- Demonstrated planning and time management skills including scheduling of own work
- Good communication, influencing and customer service skills
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with self-motivation and achievement of outcomes
- Resilience, perseverance and demonstrated experience in the effective management of multiple deadlines
- COVID and Influenza vaccinations are preferred but not required
- National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months)

**About the benefits**

You’ll join an inclusive, diverse and welcoming Western Australian based organisation focused on making a difference in the local community. Our Employee Value Proposition is focused on ensuring our people are connected and empowered to make a positive difference in the heart of our communities. In addition you’ll have access to:

- Not for profit Salary Packaging options up to $18,000!
- Childcare discounts for your little ones
- Options to purchase additional leave
- Career Pathways, Professional Development and Training
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance and free flu vaccinations

**To Apply**

**_At MercyCare, every person matters._**
- With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Catholic Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values
- respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage._ Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r03i3