Title: Maintenance Officer
Role Summary
Our Maintenance Officer plays a key role in creating a safe, welcoming, and well-kept environment at our Midland Nursing Home facility. You’ll take pride in delivering high-quality maintenance and gardening services, including lawn care, garden upkeep, pruning, reticulation repairs, window cleaning, and coordinating contractors. Your work directly contributes to the comfort and wellbeing of our residents, helping to create a place they’re proud to call home.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Source maintenance services and equipment, and oversee contractor work to ensure quality outcomes
- Ensure all work complies with relevant safety and regulatory standards
- Maintain accurate records and manage stock of chemicals and equipment
- Proactively identify hazards or risks and implement preventative measures
- Carry out lawn care tasks including fertilising, aerating, trimming, and pruning
- Maintain cleanliness of windows, building entrances/exits, and the car park
- Support a positive, customer-focused environment for our residents through your service
This role is being hired on a permanent full-time basis!
Skills, Attributes and Experience
You’ll bring solid hands-on experience in maintenance and gardening, with confidence in carrying out a wide range of practical tasks. Ideally, you’ll also have a sound understanding of facility services and equipment, including systems related to gas, water, and power. What truly sets you apart is your commitment to going the extra mile, delivering high-quality work and creating a space that residents feel proud to call home. Your strong customer service skills and attention to detail will make a real difference in the day-to-day lives of those in our care.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong experience in maintenance and/or gardening
- A good understanding of facility infrastructure (gas, water, power)
- A friendly, service-focused approach with pride in your work
- Previous experience in health or aged care (desirable but not essential)
- Relevant trade qualifications (desirable but not essential)
Midland Nursing Home is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If the above opportunity is one that excites and encourages you, we would welcome and encourage your application. If your application is selected for progression, then we will be in touch to discuss it with you soon.