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Career Opportunities: Maintenance Fitter (49678)Requisition ID 49678 - Posted - On Going Period (L) - On Going Full Time (FT)Reference Number: 49678: Maintenance FitterEmployment Type: On Going Full Time (FT)Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)About Northern Health:As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hours drive from the CBD, Melbournes North is fast becoming the place to be!Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Maintenance Fitters to join the Engineering Department.About the Role:We are currently seeking trade qualified Maintenance Fitters to join our team. Reporting to the Engineering Operations Manager, you will have proven experience providing technical knowledge and solutions for the hands-on day-to-day maintenance of mechanical equipment. The position is key to supporting the Engineering team, improving reliability and carrying out preventative maintenance of all equipment and machinery across all Northern Health sites. Rotation across all sites and campuses.This role is responsible for:Working in a team environment to resolve day-to-day maintenance issues;Providing maintenance and technical support to both maintenance & hospital personnel;Carrying out preventative maintenance and continuous improvement tasks;Diagnosis / fault finding techniques of mechanical equipment and rectification of faults;Performing breakdown maintenance across all sites, all areas and non-licensed work;Prioritisation, planning and organising tasks;Compliance to industry standard practices;Conduct mechanical rebuilds and maintain workshop housekeeping;Supervise contractors performing mechanical tasks, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols;Contribute to the training and supervision of Maintenance Technicians;Absolute commitment to OH&S, Quality, and Environment policies.To be successful in this role you will have:Trade qualified fitter and machinist; CompulsoryBe available for on-call breakdowns and provide shift cover; rotation includedBe prepared to participate in the on-call rosterSound knowledge of Hospital maintenance and OH&S requirements;Ability to supervise Maintenance tech and contract workers;Good interpersonal skills;Ability to drive continuous improvement;Analysis and problem-solving skills;EWP Licence (Advantageous);Experience in Welding (Advantageous);Experience in using maintenance system CMMS (Advantageous);Working in Confined Space Certificate (Advantageous);Industrial experience preferred from within the Health industry is desired, but not essential.Next Steps:If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the ''Apply'' button and follow the prompts.Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.Why work at Northern Health?We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:Health and Wellbeing programs, including our Thrive programFlexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and supportAn inclusive and culturally safe spaceState of the art facilities and campus partnershipsA commitment to ongoing professional development through our Learning LabsAccess to salary packaging, EAP and our online libraryFor a glimpse of life at NH, click here.Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health services Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza. #J-18808-Ljbffr