Building Maintenance Project Officer

City of Kingston Careers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave loading

Professional development

Day off every four weeks

Salary packaging

Study/development assistance

Gym memberships

Parental leave

EAP

Public transport access

Onsite parking

Job summary

Kingston City Council is seeking a City Works Maintenance Crew professional to assess and report on works performed by contractors on building assets under Council management. You will support delivery of building maintenance and capital projects from concept to completion, and help develop, implement, and use the asset management system to improve data and knowledge.

You will collaborate with the Buildings Maintenance team to provide excellent service.

Qualifications

• Trade based certification/qualification is desirable.
• Experience in managing the delivery of building maintenance and capital projects including briefs, schedules and risk registers.
• Experience in trade supervision and audit processes.
• Knowledge of building maintenance techniques and processes aligning with Building Code of Australia and industry best practice.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with external trades and contractors, perform building infrastructure inspections, WHS inspections, recording defects and managing trade works through Councils corporate software system. Provide support to Supervisors, and Council staff on building maintenance issues within areas of responsibility.
• Assist in the preparation of schedules for the above works.
• Project manage building maintenance and capital project from planning to delivery.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Buildings Maintenance team to provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Trade based certification

Building maintenance project delivery

Trade supervision

Audit processes

Building Code knowledge

Valid driver's license

Construction white card

Job description

Job Task Analysis - City Works Maintenance Crew

Physical Health Assessment - City Works Maintenance Crew

• Join us in making a difference by maintaining facilities for our community and ensuring they are safe, presentable and inclusive
• Full-time permanent opportunity
• $83,421 - $96,065 per annum plus superannuation (dependent on experience)
• Location - based out of ourDingley Depot

About the role

This position is responsible for assessing reporting on works undertaken by contractors on Building assets under the management of City of Kingston.

Support the delivery of a range of building Maintenance and capital projects, from concept to completion.

Assist in the development, implementation, and usage of Council’s asset management system to improve council’s building and facility asset data management and knowledge.

Work collaboratively with other members of the Buildings Maintenance team to provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Other Responsibilities include

• Liaising with external trades and contractors, perform building infrastructure inspections, WHS inspections, recording defects and managing trade works through Councils corporate software system. Provide support to Supervisors, and Council staff on building maintenance issues within areas of responsibility.
• Assist in the preparation of schedules for the above works.
• Project manage building maintenance and capital project from planning to delivery.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Buildings Maintenance team to provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Your Skills and Experience

• Trade based certification/qualification is desirable.
• Experience in managing the delivery of building maintenance and capital projects including briefs, schedules and risk registers.
• Experience in trade supervision and audit processes.
• Knowledge of building maintenance techniques and processes aligning with Building Code of Australia and industry best practice.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Construction white card

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference We show care and respect We take pride in our work We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

Enquiries

For any enquiries about the position, please contact [e-mail]

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at [e-mail]

About Kingston

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Benefits of Working at Kingston

• Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.