Maintenance Assistant (Casual)

Assist maintenance team members with day-to-day repair, upkeep, and maintenance tasks across Youthworks Port Hacking and accommodation facilities......

DIVISION/BRANCH: Youthworks Outdoors

LOCATION: Port Hacking Conference Centres

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Coordinator

AWARD/CLASSIFICATION: Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2020

KEY INTERACTIONS: Externally: Guests

Internally: Maintenance Team, Guest Relations Team, Youthworks Outdoor Stakeholders

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Casual

DATE EFFECTIVE: May 2026

APPROVED BY: Head of Youthworks Outdoors

ANGLICAN YOUTHWORKS

Youthworks is chartered by ordinance to assist the Sydney Anglican diocese in its ministry towards children, youth, and families with the freedom to serve beyond this field (both denominationally and geographically). Youthworks therefore seeks to serve youth directly, as well as through the institutions where they may be found, namely in families, churches, and schools. It fulfils this through its vision, mission and values as stated on our website.

Youthworks Conference Centres

Youthworks Conference Centres provide a place of temporary community for groups for relational and personal growth. We are intentional partners to schools, churches and like-minded community groups through networking, collaboration, and facilitation of Word ministry. We are providers of outstanding venues in amazing locations and Christian hospitality. We believe our interactions with our guests and each other are opportunities to promote and proclaim the gospel.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance Assistance

• Assist maintenance team members with day-to-day repair, upkeep, and maintenance tasks across Youthworks Port Hacking and accommodation facilities
• Provide high quality support to ensure grounds, cabins, rooms, amenities, and common areas are maintained in a safe, clean, and functional condition
• Conduct yourself professionally and positively while interacting with guests, staff, contractors, and volunteers
• Assist with responding to maintenance requests and reported repairs in a timely manner
• Assist with manual handling tasks including moving furniture, equipment, supplies, and materials safely
• Ensure all tools and equipment used are handled safely, checked regularly, and any faults or hazards are reported to management immediately
• Maintain a safe and tidy work environment at all times in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements

Grounds and Site Upkeep

• Assist with the daily upkeep and general presentation of site grounds
• Undertake general outdoor maintenance tasks including weeding, blowing leaves, rubbish and waste collection, and cleaning external areas
• Assist with painting, touch-up work, and basic refurbishment projects as required
• Assist with maintaining the cleanliness and organisation of maintenance storage areas, workshops, and equipment sheds
• Ensure pathways, outdoor areas, and workspaces remain safe, clean, and free from hazards

Workshop and Equipment Support

• Assist with organising, maintaining, and restocking maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment
• Report damaged, unsafe, or missing tools and equipment promptly to the maintenance coordinator

Systems and Safety

• Accurately maintain and keep up to date relevant maintenance records, checklists, and reporting documentation as required
• Adhere to workplace health and safety procedures and safe manual handling practices at all times
• Ensure any maintenance issues, hazards, incidents, or irregularities are reported to relevant stakeholders as soon as possible
• Provide feedback on maintenance and operational improvement measures that support excellent guest experiences and efficient site operations
• Ensure all relevant reporting occurs promptly, is actioned as needed, and filed accordingly

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend Youthworks training events as required
• Adhere to Youthworks policies and procedures
• Keep abreast of industry knowledge, initiatives, and changes for continuous improvement in service delivery
• Perform additional duties within skill set as required from time to time
• Comply with Youthworks standards as well as industry regulations and safety standards
• Contribute to the improvement of the policies and procedures
• Ensure all relevant reporting occurs promptly, is enacted as needed and filed accordingly
• Model Christian behavior in all aspects of the role
• Work autonomously and effectively in a ministry environment where it is important that time is used efficiently, honestly, and resourcefully
• Be an active team member participating in team meetings and devotions, and be an active member of the Youthworks community
• Demonstrate continual commitment to Youthworks’ Mission
• Work consistently with the values and ethos of Youthworks as a Christian employer

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE (SELECTION CRITERIA)

Essential

• An eagerness to learn more real-world skills and put them into practice
• A systematic and focused approach to tasks with a strong attention to detail
• An ability to work with a wide range of staff to achieve effective outcomes
• Strong work ethos
• Strong customer focus
• Willingness to work in an overtly Christian environment and within an Anglican organisation
• Commitment to work with Youthworks mission
• Verified and Cleared Working with Children Check number for paid employment

Desirable

• Proven maintenance and/or construction experience
• Personal Christian faith
• First aid qualifications