Maintenance Officer

About Keyton

With over 75 villages and more than 17,000 residents nationally, Keyton is Australia’s leading owner and operator of retirement living communities. Leveraging over 30 years of experience, our teams work across the country in a variety of departments and business units, all share a common goal: We Lead with Heart, and we are committed to creating caring and fun-filled retirement communities. 

Our purpose is to create places where communities thrive – not only for our residents, but importantly, for our employees also. We do this by creating safe, secure and connected independent living communities where residents can enjoy active and social lifestyles, close to essential services and amenities.   

Your Day on A Page

An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic, committed and customer service focused Maintenance Officer to join our team at Brentwood Village.

Set on almost 60 acres of coastal hinterland, Brentwood Village is a peaceful sanctuary with picturesque beachside towns just minutes away. This beautiful village strikes the perfect balance between relaxing retreat and thriving locale, that offers resort style amenities and a relaxing and supportive atmosphere for our residents and visitors.

As a Maintenance Officer at Keyton you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our properties by undertaking maintenance activities and providing excellent customer service to our residents. We are seeking a proactive individual with strong communication skills, strong computer skills and a knack for problem-solving.

You will support our close-knit team on a fulltime basis, from Monday to Friday. No weekend work!

At Keyton, we are one team, and our Maintenance Officer will embody our values every day:

• Connect as One Team: Work closely with other team members to ensure all maintenance tasks are completed effectively, whilst maintaining open lines of communication with residents, management, and other staff to address maintenance issues promptly
• Realise the Opportunities: Identify and address potential maintenance issues before they become problems, ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment.
• Make Room for Kindness: Treat all residents with respect and kindness, addressing their maintenance concerns with empathy and understanding.
• Find the Fun: Approach daily tasks with a positive and enthusiastic attitude, making the work environment enjoyable for everyone.
• Lead with Heart: Perform all duties with integrity and honesty, ensuring transparency in all maintenance activities.

About You

The successful applicant will have demonstrated competence as a maintenance assistant or handyperson or experience in a similar role, as well as:

• Be organised and able to effectively manage and prioritise multiple tasks
• Effective communication skills
• Understanding of machinery use and tools required for the job
• Currently hold an Australian Drivers Licence
• A current First Aid Certificate (or be willing to obtain one)
• Computer literate e.g. basic knowledge with using Excel, Word, Outlook, Apps
• The ability to take initiative and be pro-active
• The ability to work individually and in a team

Relevant internal training and inductions will be provided to the successful candidate on-site.

Keyton Perks & Benefits

• Generous leave entitlements, including 4x wellbeing leave days
• Training and working with a supportive and fun team
• Thrive as part of a strong team in an exceptional work environment
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Employer referral program
• Reward & Recognition Services
• Employee Deals
• Health & Wellbeing and Reward Program
• Unmind mental wellbeing app access
• Excellent company benefits and discounts on offer
• Discounted health insurance, annual vaccinations and skin checks
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents

Ready to Join the Fun?

If you’re passionate about leading a vibrant and caring community for independent seniors, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be a part of something truly special.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to the link below. In your cover letter, please highlight your interest in the Maintenance Officer opportunity and explain how your skills, qualifications and interests align with our requirements.

Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check & will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of April-October, with supporting documentation prior to joining. For selected roles, pre-employment medical assessments will also be required prior to any employment offers being made.