Maintenance Officer - Montgomery House
Job No:
Aegis2197
Location:
Mount Claremont
About The Organisation
The Aegis Aged Care Group has been providing quality care services to elderly West Australians for over 30 years with a passion in innovation and imagination to continually improve the care, quality of life and living environments for the people who reside with us.
In 2012, Aegis purchased the old Swanbourne Hospital after the iconic building having been left vacant and officially closed since 1986. This historic Perth landmark has been carefully transformed into a fully functioning 80 bed Residential Aged Care Facility which pays homage to the rich history of the site.
About The Role
This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a highly motivated, highly skilled, attention to detail and hands on maintenance person with drive and passion for maintaining this historic building to preserve one of WA’s treasured healthcare sites for the benefit of residents to assist with their daily quality care and lifestyle within the facility.
You will be responsible for the reactive and proactive maintenance of the building, it's services and equipment. You will also oversee contracted preventative maintenance schedules and require knowledge of mechanical service equipment, fire and emergency equipment, plumbing, gas and electrical equipment, sophisticated air conditioning systems, building fixtures and fittings.
While this is a Monday to Friday role, there will be times where you are required to attend the site out of hours at short notice.
Skills and Abilities
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Personal ethos for delivering and sustaining hiqh quality maintenance services to a level which preserves buildings to their original state
- Experience in maintenance service within the healthcare sector, accommodation sector and/or community residential sector (desirable)
- Experience in maintaining a Heritage building
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of computer literacy and demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly
- Strong customer service focus
- An approachable and friendly demeanour
- Trade qualification
- 5 years’ experience in maintenance / trade role
- Current National Police Check no more than 3 months old
- Valid Driver’s License
- Certification and Working at Heights Ticket
Benefits
Aegis offers a supportive and friendly working environment where you will feel like part of a team, and a community. Remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience.
How To Apply
- Complete the questions contained in the application below, then click Next to upload a copy of your CV.
- For further information, please contact Aegis Central Office on (08) 62548200