Facilities and Maintenance Officer

Facilities and Maintenance Officer   

About Us:

INCH Housing Inc. (INCH) is a Nationally registered Community Housing Provider operating in Brisbane and Moreton Bay regions.  A registered Charity and a not-for-profit Incorporated Association.

INCH provides community housing services to people on low incomes and who have multi­-complex circumstances. Most of our clients have experienced homelessness or were at very high risk of homelessness before obtaining a home with INCH Housing Inc.

INCH’s housing services are provided in partnership with Queensland Department of Housing, Brisbane City Council and many government, businesses, community and support organisations.

INCH's office environment has staff who demonstrate compassion and empathy towards all people, with high employee morale. A positive thinking environment with open, honest communications and people who are dedicated towards ending homelessness.

Job Summary:

As the Facilities and Maintenance Officer, you are part of the Property Management team ensure that INCH’s physical buildings, grounds and equipment remain safe, clean and operational for rental to our clients.

The key responsibility for this role is maintaining INCH Housing Inc’s Property Portfolio across 5 x property streams that meets and maintains a S4 rating standard (buildings to be in good condition operationally and aesthetically, bench-marked against industry standards for that class of building.)

Contractor Coordination: Sourcing external contractors and service providers, as required, Scheduling and supervising external contractors and service providers, Implement annual contractor agreements, obtaining current certificates, service rates, Complete induction training for all new contractors , Ensure upgrades and maintenance works meet quality standards as per INCH’s funding contracts

Work Order Management: Implement work order via Rent Management Program, Prioritize incoming maintenance requests and track asset repairs using a computerized system, Work to be completed within INCH’s regulatory time frames

Safety & Compliance: Conduct regular safety inspections, ensure emergency equipment (fire extinguishers, alarms) are up to date, and adhere to relevant guidelines, Ensuring facilities adhere to regulations, handling hazard identification, and managing emergency call

Budget: Ability to work within a tight budget, Skills and abilities to seek and obtain charity donations eg products, equipment or funds as required, Work with the CEO and Finance Officer is annual budget development

Inventory: Monitor stock levels of maintenance supplies, manage parts purchasing, and assist with budget tracking.

Records and Reports: Updating and maintaining preventative maintenance program to prevent equipment failure and breakdown and with costings over a time, Keep accurate records of equipment and maintenance logs, Provide monthly reports to supervisor and quarterly and annual reports as required, Participating with other staff in bi-annual National Compliance Reporting

This is a part-time 21 hours per week.   This role is works from INCH’s Office at Mitchelton.   The part-time salary rate is  between $53,683 - $54,873 Level 4.3 – 4.4 as per the Social and Community, Home Care and Disabilities Award.  The level is dependent on applicant’s qualifications and work experience. 

Additional employee benefits includes – Not for Profit tax-free salary packaging, free access to Employee Assist Program for employee and immediate family members, plus statutory employee entitlements and options for further education and training.

About You

Qualifications:

Qualifications for this role can be any of the following:-  Building Management, Body Corporate & Community Management Certificate, Portfolio Management or current/past licensed contractor Builder, Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter or Surveyor.

Experience/Skills :

Previous work experience in all aspects of Facilities and Maintenance management

Effective communication, negotiation and marketing skills to engaged with trade industry to engage with current contractor, seek new contractors, as required and engage with various trade businesses/service.

Marketing skills to seek various partnerships/donations for our charity organisation within the trades Industry.

If you are a motivated person who is seeking to use your knowledge and property maintenance  and engagement skills, to maintain our property portfolio at a high standard and in good physical condition to enable our tenants and their families who have experienced homelessness to have a safe, security, affordable property that they can call Home, then we invite you to apply for this opportunity with INCH Housing Inc.

To apply, answer the questions in this advertisement, submit your Resume,  along with a brief cover letter outlining your interest in this role along with your skills and experiences relating to this position. 

INCH Housing Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.