Maintenance Officer

About the Role

Join Aveo and contribute to enhancing the quality of life and fostering a strong sense of community for senior Australians. At Albany Creek Retirement Living, a well-established community nestled in Brisbane’s North, you will play a key role maintaining safe, functional, and attractive living environments across 11 hectares of landscaped grounds featuring amenities like swimming pools and tennis courts.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete various general repairs and handyman tasks such as painting, installing pictures, and replacing light fixtures.
• Carry out minor plumbing work including replacing taps and washers.
• Maintain external assets including lighting and irrigation sprinkler systems.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to ensure optimal condition of community facilities.
• Manage and maintain community tools and equipment to ensure safety, orderliness, and readiness for use.
• Document all maintenance activities, notes, and job updates accurately.
• Engage warmly with residents and maintain a friendly presence while collaborating with the team.
• Note: Gardening responsibilities are excluded as they are managed separately.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in trade-related or general maintenance roles involving hands-on handyman duties.
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset capable of evaluating issues, troubleshooting, and implementing timely solutions.
• Familiarity with maintenance schedules and the expected lifespans of equipment and village assets.
• Strong, clear communication skills allowing explanations of maintenance tasks in a resident-friendly manner.
• Positive attitude, approachable demeanor, and pride in workmanship.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license (mandatory).
• Up-to-date with at least two COVID-19 vaccinations as required.

Employment Details

• This is a fixed-term full-time position running until February 2027, with potential for extension.
• Working hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Hourly remuneration of $31.86 plus superannuation and applicable award benefits including penalty rates, overtime, and allowances.

Additional Benefits

• Access to an Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts on health insurance and with retail and leisure partners.
• Annual flu vaccinations and skin health checks.
• Chance to form meaningful, lasting relationships within the retirement community.

Organizational Overview

Aveo boasts over 30 years of leadership in retirement living, managing 60+ communities and serving 10,000 residents nationwide through a dedicated team of over 1,000 staff. Committed to kindness, care, and respect, Aveo supports older Australians to thrive by fostering inclusive environments where everyone is valued for their authentic selves.

Diversity and Inclusion

Aveo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to hiring talented individuals without regard to race, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, or sexual orientation. The company champions diversity and inclusion to create a welcoming workplace for all employees.