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About Tenterfield Care Centre:

Proudly part of the Apollo Care Alliance, Tenterfield Care Centre Ltd (TCC) is a not-for-profit organisation, committed to providing high-quality, personalised aged care for the Tenterfield community and its surroundings. We offer residential aged care, including dementia-specific care, independent living, respite, and community ageing services. Our values are Integrity, Respect, Honesty, Loyalty, Caring, and Empathy.
  
Purpose of the Role:

The Maintenance Officer plays a critical role in ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors. You will be responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance of our facilities and grounds to the highest standards. As a maintenance officer, you will become a part of our dedicated team at Tenterfield Care Centre and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.
  
Key Responsibilities:

• Garden Maintenance:
• Maintain the health and presentation of all plants and large green spaces, including watering, aerating, feeding, fertilising, soil preparation, planting, trimming trees and shrubs, pest and weed control, weeding, and mulch maintenance.
• Ensure lawns are mowed and edges are trimmed and maintained.
• Keep green spaces and walkways clear of debris and litter.
• Tool and Equipment Operation:
• Safe operation and regular use of tools and equipment such as powered leaf blowers, edgers, mowers, whipper snippers, spray equipment, and pressurised water cleaners.
• Monitor and report on the health of trees and plants.
• Dispose of green waste safely.
• Use hazardous chemicals safely and effectively.
• Maintain and preserve tools and equipment.
• General Maintenance Support:
• Assist with preventative maintenance tasks, equipment repairs, and ad-hoc maintenance as required.
• Support clinical staff with the installation and operation of medical equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date maintenance documentation and inventories.
• Team Collaboration:
• Work cooperatively as a team member and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Promote and articulate the role and function of TCC to residents, relatives, other health workers, and the wider community.

• Physical capability to operate a range of tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Trade qualification or relevant experience is essential.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Availability to work on a regular on-call roster.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work cohesively with teams.
• Compassionate and caring approach towards the ageing community.
• Understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and continuous quality improvement.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and respect for others.
• Computer literacy for using email, internet, and in-house databases.