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Maintenance Officer - Hetti Perkins home for the Aged.


Company : Australian Regional and Remote Community Services


Location : Alice Springs, Town of Alice Springs


Created : 2025-02-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Maintenance Officer - Hetti Perkins home for the Aged.To continue the upkeep of our facility and grounds, a new opportunity has come available for an experienced All Rounder, Maintenance Officer to join the team at Hetti Perkins Home for the Aged facility, located in Alice Springs, NT. This position is being offered on a full-time basis working 38 hours per week at a salary of $30.44 - $31.79 / hour gross base (dependent on qualifications and experience).This role will see you undertake a range of generalist handyman duties to keep our facilities in the best condition possible. This includes handyman duties such as painting, fillers, and grounds maintenance including mowing, whippersnipping, and weeding. You will also provide support and guidance for external contractors who are on-site to support the facility.This opportunity will suit a person who is proactive and leads by example. You will have previous experience in a maintenance or handyman environment and be able to commit to full-time hours. In addition, you will be comfortable working within an Aged Care facility and interacting respectfully with our residents.Skills & experience:Previous experience in a trade/building maintenance or handyman role.Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office applications.Competent in the use of hand/power tools and light machinery.Sound understanding of A/C, plumbing, electrical & fire systems.Ability to reflect on own performance and seek guidance when required.Benefits of working for us:Above award hourly rate that is penalty driven.Annual salary increases in accordance with our enterprise agreement.Salary Packaging benefits supported through CBB.Telus Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support.About ARRCSAustralian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that provides services including Residential Care, Home Care, School Nutrition, and Early Learning Childhood programs in the Northern Territory.Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory.ARRCS Mandatory compliance:All ARRCS employees are required to have the following. These are not required at the time of application, however, must be lodged and or received at the commencement of employment:A National Police Check dated within 3 months of commencement of employment.A NDIS Screening check or proof of application.We strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr