Maintenance Officer

The Business

When you choose a career with Keyton, you are joining one of Australia's leading owners and operators of retirement living communities. You will be empowered to lead with heart in everything that you do.

Keyton is a place where we prioritise wellbeing, value kindness and respect everyone’s story. It is a place where you can proudly bring your full self to work every day. Where you can put ambition into action, and focus on making a difference to people’s lives.

The Role

Tucked away within lush, landscaped gardens with vistas over the Dandenong Ranges, Peppertree Hill retirement village is in the heart of Rowville. Peppertree Hill offers a warm community atmosphere and friendly colleagues that are the foundation to a rewarding career.

• Be the go-to person for general maintenance and repairs to our resident's apartment, the building and common areas
• Ad hoc gardening 
• Oversee contractors that attend to works at the property
• Conduct preventative maintenance activity within the village
• Identify, attend to and record any maintenance tasks undertake
• Driving village bus to transport residents to and from the local shops
• Permanent full-time - Monday to Friday  

Your Background 

• Demonstrated competence as a handyperson
• Great customer service with a genuine interest in assisting and working with the Elderly
• Organised and able to effectively manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• Willingness to attend occasional out of hour emergency issues
• Ability to supervise and liaise with trades
• Basic computer skills 
• Current Driver’s License 
• Medium riigid drivers license (or willingness to obtain)
• Level 2 First Aid Certificate (or be willing to obtain one)

Keyton Perks 

• Stable hours and shifts (Monday to Friday 9AM-5PM)
• 4 weeks paid annual leave + 4x Extra Wellbeing days off per year 
• Parking on site and no travelling required during work
• Uniform and all tools provided
• Discounted gym membership with Fitness Passport 
• Employee discounts and rewards program
• Employer referral program
• Annual vaccinations and skin checks
• Health & Wellbeing and Reward Program
• Unmind mental wellbeing app access
• 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

What do we do?

Our purpose is to create places where communities thrive not only for our customers but importantly for our employees.

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 amenities and services.

We may have a new name and brand, but we are not new to the sector. Keyton holds an ideal market position with an estimated growth from 13,500 to 20,000 retirement living residences. Join our team and support our growth as the nation's premier creator, owner, and operator of vibrant purpose-built communities for independent seniors.

We are passionate about what we do - and we are always leading with heart.

It's time to unlock your future with Keyton.

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.