Job description

Lead a maintenance team and deliver quality services across retirement living communities.
Maintenance Team Leader - Adelaide

Your new company:

We are partnering with a well-established not-for-profit organisation that delivers retirement living, residential care and community services across South Australia. With a strong focus on resident wellbeing, safety and service excellence, they are seeking an experienced Maintenance Team Leader to support their growing Retirement Living portfolio.

Your new role:

An opportunity has become available for an experienced Maintenance Team Leader to oversee maintenance operations across multiple retirement living communities. In this hands-on leadership role, you will coordinate a team of Maintenance Officers and Gardeners, ensuring homes, common areas and grounds are maintained to a high standard. You'll manage preventative and reactive maintenance programs, oversee contractors and suppliers, respond to resident requests, and help deliver safe, functional and well-presented environments. Working closely with residents and internal stakeholders, you'll play a key role in balancing operational maintenance requirements with exceptional customer service.

What you'll need to succeed:

Trade qualification and/or strong maintenance experience Previous experience in facilities, property or maintenance services Proven leadership or team coordination experience Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement skills Sound knowledge of WHS requirements and contractor management Ability to manage competing priorities and urgent maintenance requests Strong administration and record-keeping skills Current Australian Driver's Licence NDIS Worker Clearance (or ability to obtain) Experience within retirement living, aged care, healthcare or hospitality environments highly regarded

What's in it for you?

Lead a skilled maintenance team Make a real impact on residents' daily lives Join a growing and values-driven organisation

What you need to do now:

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Elliot Booth - Trades & Labour, Hays Recruitment ??

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