Building Maintenance Technician

Cushman & Wakefield; Queensland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Australia is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician to support a private hospital network. The role is hands-on, fast-paced and focuses on keeping facilities safe, functional and compliant in a live hospital environment.

You will perform planned maintenance, reactive repairs and building fabric upkeep, collaborating with trades and hospital staff to minimise disruption and ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance or multi-trade roles.
• Experience in hospital or clinical environments highly regarded.
• Ability to work autonomously in a regulated environment.
• Valid driver’s licence and White Card required.
• Commitment to infection control and WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Delivering general building maintenance including carpentry, patching, painting and minor repairs.
• Maintaining doors, hardware, ceilings, partitions and building finishes.
• Assisting with minor trade works within your competency.
• Coordinating with specialist contractors for complex or licensed works.
• Responding to urgent maintenance issues impacting hospital operations.
• Completing building fabric inspections and asset lifecycle replacement tasks.
• Supporting planned maintenance programs and compliance activities.
• Liaising with hospital staff to minimise disruption during works.
• Ensuring all work complies with infection control and WHS requirements.

Skills

Multi-trade

Carpentry

Plastering

Painting

Tiling

Minor repairs

Building upkeep

Autonomous work

Problem solving

Communication

White Card

Driver's licence

Job description

Job Title

Building Maintenance Technician

Job Description Summary

Join Cushman & Wakefield as a Building Maintenance Technician supporting one of Australia’s leading private hospital networks. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role where your work directly contributes to patient comfort, clinical safety and the smooth operation of a live hospital environment.

If you’re a multi‑skilled maintenance professional who enjoys variety, problem‑solving and meaningful work, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a global FM leader.

Job Description

Building Maintenance Technician

Full Time | Integrated Facilities Management

About the Opportunity

As a Building Maintenance Technician, you’ll carry out a mix of planned maintenance, reactive repairs, minor works and building fabric upkeep across the healthcare facility. You’ll work closely with other trades, FM teams and hospital staff to ensure the building remains safe, functional and compliant at all times.

This role offers exposure to a wide range of building systems and tasks — perfect for someone who enjoys hands‑on work and thrives in a dynamic environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering general building maintenance including carpentry, patching, painting and minor repairs
• Maintaining doors, hardware, ceilings, partitions and building finishes
• Assisting with minor trade works within your competency
• Coordinating with specialist contractors for complex or licensed works
• Responding to urgent maintenance issues impacting hospital operations
• Completing building fabric inspections and asset lifecycle replacement tasks
• Supporting planned maintenance programs and compliance activities
• Liaising with hospital staff to minimise disruption during works
• Ensuring all work complies with infection control and WHS requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in building maintenance, handyperson or multi‑trade roles
• Skills across basic carpentry, plastering, painting, tiling, minor repairs and general building upkeep
• Experience in complex facilities — hospital or clinical environments highly regarded
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work autonomously
• Ability to work safely in a highly regulated environment
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Valid driver’s licence, White Card and ability to obtain relevant clearances

Desirable skills/licences:

• EWP / High Risk Boom
• Basic plumbing or electrical knowledge
• Experience with minor fit‑outs, de‑fits or small works
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights and in plant rooms

Why Join Cushman & Wakefield?

Working within the healthcare network means your work has real impact — every repair, inspection and improvement you complete supports patient wellbeing and hospital operations. You’ll be part of a supportive, high‑performing team with access to:

• Purpose‑driven work in a critical healthcare environment
• A stable, long‑term contract with ongoing career opportunities
• Exposure to diverse building systems and maintenance tasks
• National trade specialists, engineering support and strong safety frameworks
• A global organisation with pathways across IFM, trades and technical services

If you’re looking for meaningful work, technical variety and a team that values your contribution, this is the place to grow.

Ready to Make an Impact

If you’re a proactive, safety‑focused Building Maintenance Technician who enjoys hands‑on work and solving problems, we’d love to hear from you.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.