In this role you will provide home modification and maintenance services to the frail aged; persons with a disability, and their carers across the Blue Mountains Local Government Area. Assist Building & Maintenance Services supports the frail-aged and people with a disability to remain safely in their home environment for as long as possible.
Position Summary
The role of the Carpenter is to enable frail aged persons and persons with a disability to remain safely in their home environments. The position involves:
Carrying out all required minor and some major modification and maintenance works for individuals, and allocated for action by the Building Services Manager, to the required industry standard
Maintaining all required work related job records as per service policy and procedure
Adherence to all Belong Blue Mountains (Belong BM) and Assist codes of conduct, organisational and service specific policies and procedures
Supervising other external trades staff involved in individual jobs
Engaging in all required and identified training and education
The position is based at the Belong BM main site at 81-83 Katoomba Street, Katoomba and provides coverage across the Blue Mountains Local Government Area (Lapstone – Mt Victoria, including Mt Wilson and Mt Irvine). The service is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health, Community Home Support Program (CHSP).
Essential Skills Qualifications and Experience
Trade certificate in carpentry or a related field with the relevant trade licence, as appropriate
Maintenance and modification experience in domestic industry/environments
Demonstrated ability in all aspects of carpentry trade
Demonstrated skill and ability in reading and preparing work drawings
Demonstrated work experience in preparing estimates and costs
Basic computer skills
Proven track record in planning and maintaining basic records
Demonstrated communication, negotiation and liaison skills
Demonstrated capacity to work autonomously and as part of a team
Demonstrated capacity to work as directed by management
Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity towards the frail aged, people with disabilities and their carers
Current driver's licence
Desirable
Asbestos removal
Tiling skills
Current construction Induction Certificate (Green/Blue Card)
Current safe asbestos sheet handling certificate
Awareness of Australian Access Standards
Basic welding experience
Demonstrated experience in bathroom renovations desirable
BM staff have access to Salary and Meal & Entertainment packaging.
Working with Children and Criminal Record Checks will be required prior to commencement.
Contact Steve Hart for more information. Applications can be made via ‘Positions Vacant’ on the Belong Blue Mountains website.