• The Vinnies's culture is diverse and inclusive, focussing on caring for people, including our employees, volunteers and members as well as our clients and residents.
• Engage at all levels within the business to understand the maintenance requirements and targets ensuring they align with the Society's culture and mission.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging tax-free benefits, increasing your take-home pay!

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose mission  is to shape a more just and compassionate society.

We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our staff are recognised for their achievements and are offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.

Your new role:

The Facilities Maintenance Assistant/Technician role will provide extensive hand on support for all facility services in a dynamic environment. Reporting to the Regional Property Manager, you will assist in the provision of remedial works, risk management, contractor management, cleanliness, security and other maintenance functions.

Your responsibilities:

• Providing support across all Sydney Metro sites as directed, informing the Regional Property Manager of all WH&S issues
• Performing services and repairs as directed by the Regional Property Manager
• Carrying out of preventative maintenance, undertaking repairs and maintenance of the building's exterior and interior
• Site coordination of external trade contractors as required, with onsite induction.
• Performing general maintenance functions like clearing of blocked drains and toilets, tree trimming, gutter cleaning, general handyman duties, graffiti removal, painting, door and lock maintenance, lights and fittings maintenance, furniture setup and removal and security bins maintenance.
• Working under the direction of the Facilities Service Desk staff, ad hoc duties as directed by the Facilities Coordinator
• Assisting in maintaining building security, following all service policies and procedures, and adhering to the code of practice.
• Maintaining client confidentiality, actively participating in meetings, training and professional development.

To be successful, you will need:

• Demonstrated practical experience in trade assistance maintenance, Handyman or trade fields.
• Experience in using manual and electronic tools of trade
• Sound, demonstrated knowledge of and compliance with WH&S policies and procedures
• Experience in Window based computer application.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and in a range of locations including travel to SVdP Regional and metropolitan NSW sites as required and directed.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence
• NSW White Card
• Trade Assistant or Trade Qualifications
• First Aid Certificate

If this sounds like you, don't wait to apply - we are interviewing suitable applications as we receive them and move quickly to fill this role. Submit your application with a resume and cover letter which addresses the key requirements. Information on how to apply.

If you have questions about this role, please email Steven Burum (Regional Property Manager - Sydney Metropolitan) at [email protected] using the subject line: Facilities Maintenance Assistant enquiry via EthicalJobs and quote ref number VIN2661.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society's commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages.

St Vincent de Paul (NSW) has a COVID- 19 vaccination policy that has identified this role as requiring a full COVID-19 vaccination. Medical exemptions with the NSW government contraindication form will be considered, subject to a satisfactory risk assessment.