Calvary North Adelaide Hospital

Maintenance Officer 

• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment

About the role

The Maintenance Officer reports to the Buildings and Infrastructure Manager and works independently to provide reactive and planned preventive maintenance. 

This position will contribute to the supervision and assistance to contractors and is required to exercise independent judgement on routine matters.  

There is a requirement to participate in an on call roster providing service and advice out of normal working hours. 

 Key Responsibilities

• Manage all required maintenance duties and tasks, including work relating to potential relevant refurbishment.
• Undertake a daily operational and maintenance check of all plant, equipment and buildings
• Perform general maintenance / handyman duties or work across other trade areas within skill level, as required
• Demonstrate understanding of the relevant Australian Standards associated with maintenance of a private hospital facility
• Participate in after hours on call service, performing after hours maintenance /emergency tasks as required

 What you bring  

• Relevant Trades qualification preferably Plumbing, Mechanical fitter, electrical or Carpentry
• Previous experience in commercial facility maintenance, preferably hospitals
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

 About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours, training, and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face-to-face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
• Calvary has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers. You will also be required to provide evidence of other immunisation as required for your role
• Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.