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Step into a role where no two days look the same. Youll travel across our Eldercare sites, keeping our environments safe, functional and welcoming for the older South Australians who call them home. Position: Fixed Term for 6 months Hours: Monday to Friday 07:30 15:36 Location: All Eldercare sites across metro and regional SA About the Role As a Roving Maintenance Officer, you will be responsible for providing reliable, high-standard maintenance services across Eldercares residential aged care facilities. Working collaboratively with the Property Services team, you will contribute to maintaining safe, comfortable and well-presented environments for residents, while delivering responsive and courteous customer service that supports their wellbeing and satisfaction. Responsibilities Deliver a wide range of handson maintenance services across Eldercares residential aged care facilities & retirement living units including general repairs, minor plumbing, painting, gardening, and equipment upkeep. You will ensure all activities comply with legislative and accreditation standards, including fire safety requirements. Working closely with site staff, youll manage maintenance workloads, budgets, and systems effectively, using the Maintenance Request System to track and report tasks. Support audits, provide technical guidance to staff & oversee contractor performance. Work on the oncall afterhours maintenance service roster at the agreed times (3 x 1 week blocks per year). What You Will Bring A blend of practical knowhow, teamwork and genuine care for the people you support will set you up for success in this role. Were looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys variety and thrives in both independent and teambased environments. Proven handson experience in maintenance, facilities, or handyman work, with aged care experience seen as a valuable bonus. Confidence using IT systems and digital tools that support efficient facilities operations. Familiarity with Test & Tag procedures and if youre not yet trained, were happy to support you. A proactive, solutionsdriven approach, backed by a strong work ethic and a commitment to doing things well. A friendly, approachable and servicefocused manner, ensuring every interaction with residents, staff and contractors is positive and respectful. Strong organisational and problemsolving skills, with the ability to manage your time effectively across multiple sites. Comfort working both autonomously and as part of a collaborative team, contributing to a supportive and highperforming Property Services group. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build strong, respectful relationships across a diverse workforce and resident community. A genuine interest in growing your knowledge in facilities management and expanding your technical skill set. Why Choose Eldercare? Be part of a purposedriven organisation that values compassion and community. Salary packaging options to increase your takehome pay. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Work in modern facilities with onsite parking. Enjoy the variety of working across different locations. EEO & Diversity Statements To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearance and comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID19. Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socioeconomic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected. Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of genderbased violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse. All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare. To apply for this role, please click the apply button and for more information, please contact Scott Cowie, Property Services Senior Team Leader via email [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr