Home Maintenance Worker
City of greater Geelong are seeking a Home Maintenance Worker to provide assistance to clients in the area of home maintenance tasks
Summary about this job
Government - Local
Company: Osborne Richardson
Location: South West Coast VIC
Work type: Contract/Temp
Salary: $35 - $39.99 per hour
Phone: +61-8-9680-6216
Fax: +61-2-7283-5808
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Detail information about job Home Maintenance Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy
- 1 Month contract -Rewarding role helping out your community!
- ASAP start for immediately available candidates
- Diverse role -increase your experience and skills.
About the business
Located 75 kilometres from Melbourne, Geelong is Victoria's second largest city and is renowned for its stunning north facing waterfront which overlooks Corio Bay. Geelong is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with a relaxed coastal flavour. It is recognised as offering one of the best lifestyles in Australia. Geelong has all the modern amenities of larger cities, combined with a clean and healthy environment.
The council are seeking a Home Maintenance Worker to provide assistance to clients in the area of home maintenance tasks which enhances the clients' ability to remain in their own home.
About the role
This role will be a very rewarding role as it is for the good of the community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide assistance to clients in the area of home maintenance tasks which enhances the clients' ability to remain in their own home.
- Work to Occupational Therapists' requirements and ensure compliance with Australian Standard 1428 – 1993 "Design Rules for Access by the Disabled".
- Operate a range of equipment and tools including chain saws, power tools, pipe benders and arc welding equipment.
- Make on-the-spot decisions about alterations in disability aid fitments, and/or maintenance tasks.
- Complete Work schedules and/or rosters within a timely manner.
- Ensure that a range of disability aids are correctly planned, ordered and fitted.
- Adherence to all Council's policies and procedures as relevant to this position.
- Carry out other duties as deemed reasonable and appropriate to the role as directed from time to time.
Skills and experience
A successful candidate will have the following......
Essential:
- Building or Carpentry qualifications, manual Metal Arc Welding 1 (Module NF01 or equivalent).
- Several years experience in the field of home modification including carpentry, concreting and welding.
- Knowledge and skills in working with the frail aged, people with dementia, people with disabilities or other complex care needs, their carers and families.
- Proven ability to quote and draft plans.
- Working knowledge of safe work practices in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Agreements.
- Previous experience working autonomously in a similar role.
- Level 2 First Aid Certificate.