Maintenance Assistant

Benefits

• Generous leave entitlements, including additional wellbeing leave days
• Training and working with a supportive and fun team
• Thrive as part of a strong team in an exceptional work environment
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Employer referral program
• Reward & Recognition Services
• Employee Deals
• Health & Wellbeing and Reward Program
• Unmind mental wellbeing app access
• Excellent company benefits and discounts on offer
• Discounted health insurance, annual vaccinations and skin checks
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents

Grow your career at Keyton

With over 75 villages and more than 17,000 residents nationally, Keyton (previously known as Lendlease Retirement Living), is one of Australia’s leading owners and operators of retirement living communities.

Leveraging over 30 years of experience, our teams work across the country in a variety of departments and business units who all have one thing in common: we all lead with heart, and we’re committed to creating caring and fun-filled retirement communities. 

Our purpose is to create places where communities thrive – not only for our residents, but importantly, for our employees also. We do this through creating safe, secure and connected independent living communities where residents have the choice and opportunity to pursue active and social lifestyles, close to essential services and amenities.  

The Role
The Baytree by Ardency is a premium retirement Resort located in Greenwich that has paved the way for a unique retirement experience which combines the very best in independent living with the premium amenities you would expect from a boutique hotel.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant to join our friendly team, on a permanent part-time basis. In this role, you will be supporting the maintenance manager carry out general maintenance cleaning and repairs of fixtures, and fittings in accordance with the Village Maintenance Plan. 

You will be responsible for making decisions in relation to the execution of the maintenance activity within the village in accordance with existing frameworks and budget ensuring all work is conducted following the correct procedures.

As a Maintenance Assistant, your duties will include;

• Performing general and preventative maintenance tasks around the Village in an organised and proactive manner
• Having a customer-focused approach to all tasks, whilst developing strong and positive relationships with residents and visitors
• Implementing and adhering to EHS procedures, ensuring safety of all residents, visitors and contractors
• Assisting with various Adhoc duties where required, as directed by the Village Manager

About You

The successful applicant will have demonstrated competence as a maintenance assistant, trade assistant or experience in a similar role, as well as:

• Be organised and able to effectively manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• Effective communication skills
• The ability to take initiative and be pro-active
• Computer literate e.g. intermediate/basic knowledge with using Excel, Word, Outlook, Apps
• The ability to work individually and in a team
• A current Australian driver’s licence

Relevant internal training and inductions will be provided to the successful candidate on-site.

Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check & will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of April-October, with supporting documentation prior to joining. For selected roles, pre-employment medical assessments will also be required prior to any employment offers being made.