Maintenance Officer
Job No:
MDS75
Location:
Campbelltown
Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) has been providing support to people with a disability, the frail aged and their carers for over 30 years. We actively promote the rights and aspirations of people with a disability to enrich lives and roles in the community through the provision of choice, opportunity and innovative service design.
We take great pride in what we do at MDS, and we work to foster for our employee’s a culture of integrity and honesty, accountability, equality and social justice, continuous improvement and a strength based approached, in line with the MDS values.
MDS believes our mission purpose is dependent on the collective efforts of our diverse workforce. MDS aims to use a competency based management strategy for Human Resources practices and to develop motivated teams who are driven, skilled and trained.
MDS offers a rewarding career with:
- Flexible Work practices
- Opportunity to make a difference
- Above award conditions
- Salary packaging
- Multiple program sites close to home
- Safe and Supportive work place that recognises and rewards individual achievement
About the Opportunity
MDS is seeking to employ a Maintenance Officer to work across all of our programs and services. This role is responsible for general maintenance and minor repairs across 14 program sites and MDS Head Office in the Macarthur, Liverpool and Wingecaribee regions. This role will be well suited to anyone with previous labouring, landscaping, handyman/person experience.
Key Responsibilities for this position include:
- Routine/scheduled maintenance of all properties.
- Emergency repairs (broken fittings, minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical, damage to property, walls etc)
- Repairs to office furniture
- Site rubbish removal and property relocation
The successful applicant will have:
- Ability to complete manual lifting of moderate to heavy objects
- Previous experience in a broad range of general maintenance skills
- Demonstrated understanding of Australian Standards and Workplace Health and Safety Legislation
- Ability to work unsupervised and experience in managing planned and ad hoc tasks
- Basic computer literacy skills
- High attention to detail and adherence to required regulations
- Provision of own tools
- Current drivers licence and privately owned utility vehicle
Desirable:
- Knowledge of working with people with a disability
- Qualification and experience working in a trade
Working 16 hours per week (2 days a week) this position is casual or permanent part time if preferred. Remuneration range as a casual is $32.20 - $37.81 per/hr dependent on experience. Also offered are flexible working hours and a supportive working environment. You will receive a vehicle allowance of $3200 and a tool allowance of $800 per annum. A pre-employment medical will be required.
To apply for this position, please complete the application form below
Phone (02) 4621 8400 for further information.
Applications will not be considered unless application form is completed.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 10 September 2018
It is essential that all applicants have the right to work in Australia. They must also have a current NSW driver’s license and access to their own vehicle. Applicants will be subject to a Criminal Record Check. MDS is an EEO Employer and a smoke free workplace.
MDS is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people