Building Maintenance Officer

Council Jobs; Bedourie; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamantina Shire Council is seeking a skilled Maintenance Officer to join the Infrastructure Services team. You will maintain and repair Council buildings, housing, facilities and minor infrastructure, working independently and managing competing priorities while delivering quality workmanship and customer service.

Reporting to the Building Maintenance Supervisor, you will undertake a range of trades tasks, contribute to asset improvement, and ensure safe work practices and records.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in carpentry, plumbing or electrical, and/or extensive relevant experience in building construction and facilities maintenance.
• Ability to use a range of tools and equipment safely.
• Strong communication, customer service, initiative and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake scheduled and responsive maintenance and repairs to council buildings and facilities.
• Perform general carpentry, plumbing, painting, plastering and minor repair work.
• Inspect buildings and report maintenance issues and assist with refurbishment projects.
• Plan maintenance programs, prioritise work requests and monitor safety records.
• Operate tools and equipment safely and contribute to continuous improvement and safe work practices.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Trade certificate in carpentry, plumbing or electrical

Extensive relevant experience in building construction and facilities maintenance

Job description

Diamantina Shire Council is seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Officer to join our Infrastructure Services team.

Reporting to the Building Maintenance Supervisor, the position is responsible for maintaining and repairing Council buildings, housing, facilities and minor infrastructure. The role suits a practical person who can work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver quality workmanship and customer service.

Key responsibilities

The Maintenance Officer will:

• undertake scheduled and responsive maintenance and repairs
• complete general carpentry, plumbing, painting, plastering and minor repair work within the scope of the role
• inspect buildings, facilities and property assets and report maintenance issues
• assist with condition assessments and refurbishment projects
• monitor contractors completing minor maintenance works
• plan and prioritise maintenance programs and work requests
• operate tools, equipment and plant safely
• complete safety, job management and maintenance records
• respond professionally to customer and community requests
• assist with maintenance support for community events
• contribute to continuous improvement and safe work practices.

About you

The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in general building, property or facilities maintenance, including repairs, renovations, refurbishment and the installation of fittings and fixtures.

You will be able to use a range of tools and equipment safely, work with minimal supervision and contribute positively as part of a team. Strong communication, customer service, initiative and problem-solving skills are also required.

Essential requirements include a trade certificate in carpentry, plumbing or electrical, and/or extensive relevant experience in building construction and facilities maintenance. Applicants must also hold a Queensland C Class Driver Licence or higher and a Construction Safety Induction Card.

Experience operating plant, equipment and power tools, an HR Truck Licence, forklift ticket, First Aid and CPR qualifications, and experience working at heights or in confined spaces are desirable.

Diamantina Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based selection principles.