Building Services Technician

The Building Services Technician is responsible for undertaking and overseeing all assigned maintenance tasks within the hospital. This role ensures the provision of a comprehensive maintenance service that complies with legislative standards, corporate policy guidelines, and approved hospital budgets. You will play a key part in maintaining our facilities, ensuring they meet the relevant Australian Standards associated with private hospital operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake assigned maintenance tasks as required, including painting, wall patching, flooring, doors and locks and gardening.
• Operate machinery and power/hand tools.
• Ensure the provision of a comprehensive maintenance service, adhering to legislative standards, corporate policy guidelines, and approved hospital budgets.
• Direct and manage the work of maintenance contractors and employees, ensuring their competency and technical knowledge align with required tasks.
• Ensure all assigned tasks are completed and meet defined service levels.
• Maintain all forms of maintenance records for the Hospital, keeping them fully up to date.
• Achieve Key Performance Indicators within the functions of the department.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the relevant Australian Standards associated with the maintenance of a private hospital facility.
• Participate in an after-hours on-call service rotation.

About You

We are seeking a proactive and skilled professional who is passionate about maintaining high-quality facilities, with the following essential experience and attributes:

• Previous experience in commercial facility maintenance, ideally within a hospital environment.
• A willingness to work across various trades areas within your skill levels.
• Proven experience in managing external contractors effectively.
• An interest in assisting people and the ability to work co-operatively with others.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sound verbal and written communication, and strong computer literacy skills.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Experience in, and ongoing commitment to, Quality Improvement principles.
• Demonstrated understanding of Work Health and Safety (WH&S) requirements.

Desirable Skills

• Current unrestricted Drivers’ Licence.
• Relevant Trades qualification.

What’s in it for You: 

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including: 

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy 

• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more 

• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts 

• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7 

• Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services. 

Why Join Ramsay: 

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are: 

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff 

• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally 

• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.