Maintenance Officer

Grow your career at Keyton

When you choose a career with Keyton, you are joining one of Australia's leading owners and operators of retirement living communities. You will be empowered to lead with heart in everything that you do.

Keyton is a place where we prioritise wellbeing, value kindness and respect everyone’s story. It is a place where you can proudly bring your full self to work every day. Where you can put ambition into action, and focus on making a difference to people’s lives.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic, committed and customer service focused Maintenance Officer to join our team at Highvale Retirement Village in Glen Waverly, on a permanent part-time basis.

As a Maintenance Officer you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our village by undertaking maintenance activities and providing excellent customer service to our residents. We are seeking a proactive individual with strong communication skills and a knack for problem-solving.

Reporting to the Village Manager, your duties will include;

• Coordinating and undertaking proactive and reactive maintenance, repairs, and inspections across the village
• Implementing and adhering to EHS procedures, ensuring safety at all times
• Address maintenance requests promptly and efficiently with great customer service and a genuine interest in assisting and working with the Elderly
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities using our program
• Assisting with various Adhoc duties where required
• Transporting residents for outings and shopping trips in the village bus

The Shifts

• Permanent Part-time
• 4 or 5 days per week (30 hours in total)
• Some flexibility with preferred days/times

About You

• Demonstrated experience in a residential maintenance of handyperson capacity
• Be organised and able to effectively manage and prioritise multiple task
• Great customer service with a genuine interest in assisting and working with the Elderly
• Ability to supervise and liaise with trades
• A current Australian driver’s licence
• A current First Aid Certificate (or be willing to obtain one)
• Basic computer skills
• The ability to take initiative and be pro-active.
• Natural problem solver whilst keeping safety top of mind
• The ability to work individually and in a team

Keyton Perks:

• Extra Wellbeing days off!
• Discounted gym membership – Fitness Passport
• Parking on site and no travelling required during work
• Uniform and all tools provided
• Training and working with a supportive and fun team
• Thrive as part of a strong team in an exceptional work environment
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Employer referral program
• Annual vaccinations and skin checks
• Health & Wellbeing and Reward Program
• Unmind mental wellbeing app access

Relevant internal training and inductions will be provided to the successful candidate on-site.

Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check & will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of April-October, with supporting documentation prior to joining. For selected roles, pre-employment medical assessments will also be required prior to any employment offers being made