About the role

The Maintenance Volunteer works alongside the Operations & Property Manager at ASRC Footscray to assist with the everyday maintenance and operations of the centre. Maintenance Volunteers are skilled in a wide range of repairs and keep our facilities in good condition by undertaking various odd jobs and performing maintenance.

Program: Office Management

The Office Management team helps sustain the ASRC as a whole and improve the operational capacity of the centre. This program is responsible for operations and facilities management which are all integral to the everyday running of the ASRC.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting the Operations & Property Manager with daily facilities management projects and tasks as requested including:

• Ongoing centre maintenance including coordinating repairs and checks
• Providing advice on potential construction and feasibility of future projects
• Undertake light installation or carpentry
• Attending basic plumbing issues (for example, a blocked sink)
• Undertake duties as assigned or emergency tasks
• Responding to maintenance related OH&S issues
• Identifying and reporting the need for major repairs
• Taking the Centre's fleet of cars to be serviced

Note: there is no requirement to complete electrical work unless the volunteer has relevant qualifications.

Accountability

This role reports to the Operations & Property Manager.

Location

ASRC Footscray.

Volunteer shifts

This role is looking for a commitment of 1-2 shifts per week for 6-12 months. Shifts available Wednesdays and/or Fridays, 10am - 3pm.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in facilities management or building maintenance would be an advantage
• Previous trade experience
• A hands-on approach to dealing with issues
• Demonstrated ability to use own initiative and ‘common sense’
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as effectively as part of a team
• A keen attention to detail and a passion for finding solutions to challenging problems
• Ability to provide own tools is desirable (car parking made available)
• Full Victorian drivers License is desirable
• Physical Requirements:
  • Lifting items between 5-12kg
  • Bending
  • Kneeling
  • Reaching above head
  • Pushing heavy items on trolley
  • Standing for extended periods

Training & Requirements

• ASRC Volunteer Induction
• Volunteer Agreement
• Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• On-site training
• Program Specific Training

Compliance

All offers of employment, paid or voluntary, are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and provision of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

About Us

The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) is both a place and a movement. We are an independent not-for-profit whose programs support and empower people seeking asylum to maximise their own physical, mental and social wellbeing. As a movement, we mobilise and unite communities to create lasting social and policy change for people seeking asylum in Australia. We are proud to be owned and run by our community of volunteers and supporters.

We pride ourselves on living and breathing our values in all areas of our work – our values are who we are and guide how we operate. The ASRC values are: Welcoming, Authentic, Collaborative, Courageous.

For more information email [email protected], using the subject line: Maintenance Volunteer - Office Management enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.