Job Task Analysis - Home Maintenance Officer
Physical Health Assessment - Home Maintenance
Overview
* Make a meaningful difference in the community
* Support the health and wellbeing of Kingston residents
* 5 x Full Time permanent positions
* $69,181 - $73,600 per annum (dependent upon experience) + superannuation
* Location: Residential homes and the communities in and around the Kingston and Frankston municipalities
AccessCare's Community Support team, within the Aged and Disability department, plays a vital role in helping eligible residents remain living safely and independently in their own homes by addressing home and garden maintenance needs.
About The Role
We are seeking five additional Home Maintenance Officers to join the Community Support team to support residential homes and the communities in and around the Kingston and Frankston municipalities.
The successful applicant will have the ability to complete a broad range of property maintenance and repairs, garden maintenance, and identify potential risks within the home that may impact on a client's well‐being.
You will also need to have a working knowledge of the range of home modifications that enhance functional independence, such as design and placement of handrails.
Most importantly, you will have excellent communication skills, an accountable work ethic, and a willingness to support older adults and people with a disability.
The home maintenance program is aligned with the Support at Home and the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), and applicants are encouraged to become familiar with the principles of this program.
Other Responsibilities
* Undertaking home maintenance tasks in a timely and efficient manner ensuring clients receive high‐quality service
* Maintaining work records in accordance with current procedures, ensuring all work is recorded and confirmed by clients prior to generation of an invoice
* Observing the behaviour and appearance of clients and their condition of their home and reporting any concerns to the Coordinator Community Support
* Monitoring the condition of work vehicle, tools and protective equipment, actioning any maintenance requirements to ensure safety of self, public and client at all times
What You'll Bring
* Relevant trade qualifications and/or experience in minor household repairs and modifications
* Current driver's licence
* Considerable experience in minor household repairs and modifications
* Experience working with older people and people with a disability (desirable)
* Confidence using mobile devices/software tools to manage daily work schedule/reporting
* Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Benefits
* Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5 % of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and senior officers)
* Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
* Access to accrued day off every four weeks (full‐time employees only)
* Salary packaging
* Purchase leave options
* Career development opportunities
* Study/development assistance
* Discounted gym memberships
* 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Social club events
* Close to public transport
* Free onsite parking
The City of Kingston's values are: We make a difference, We show care and respect, We take pride in our work, We are better together.
To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. For reasonable adjustments or access needs during application or interview process, please contact the hiring manager or email peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au.
Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child‐safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.
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