Building Maintenance Technician

IIQAF; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive multicultural environment

Australian regulations compliant

Job summary

IIQAF Group is seeking a skilled Building Maintenance Technician to support hospital and healthcare facilities in Sydney. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs, inspections, and general building services to keep facilities safe, compliant, and functional.

The role requires flexibility with hours and a strong commitment to safety and quality, working in a diverse, healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Building Maintenance, Facilities Management, Electrical, Plumbing or HVAC, or related field.
• Experience as a Building Maintenance Technician or similar role is preferred.
• Experience in hospitals or large facilities is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily building and facilities maintenance across hospital and healthcare facilities.
• Conduct preventive and scheduled maintenance of building systems and equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, and general maintenance issues.
• Inspect buildings, plant rooms, equipment, and service areas to identify needs.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests, breakdowns, and emergencies.
• Follow infection control, hygiene, safety, and environmental procedures.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Building Maintenance / Facilities Management related qualification

Job description

Company: IIQAF Group
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Industry: Hospital / Health Care
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary based on experience

Job Summary

IIQAF Group is seeking a skilled, reliable, and safety-focused Building Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance and smooth operation of hospital and healthcare facilities in Sydney. The successful candidate will be responsible for preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, repairs, inspections, troubleshooting, and general building services to ensure facilities remain safe, functional, clean, and compliant with healthcare standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily building maintenance, facilities maintenance, and repair activities across hospital and healthcare facilities.
• Conduct preventive and scheduled maintenance of building systems, equipment, fixtures, and infrastructure.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, and general building maintenance issues.
• Inspect buildings, plant rooms, equipment, facilities, and service areas to identify maintenance requirements.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests, breakdowns, faults, and facility emergencies.
• Follow hospital infection control, hygiene, safety, and environmental procedures when performing maintenance work.
• Maintain tools, equipment, spare parts, and maintenance materials in an organized and safe condition.
• Assist with emergency maintenance, urgent repairs, and building service disruptions when required.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and report hazards, defects, and compliance concerns to management.
• Support energy efficiency, equipment reliability, and preventative maintenance initiatives.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures, risk assessments, safe work practices, and applicable Australian regulations.
• Maintain professional communication with hospital staff, patients, contractors, and other facility users.

Required Qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma, trade qualification, or relevant technical qualification in Building Maintenance, Facilities Management, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience as a Building Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Technician, Facilities Technician, Maintenance Officer, Facilities Maintenance Technician, Building Services Technician, or Hospital Maintenance Technician is preferred.
• Experience in hospitals, healthcare facilities, commercial buildings, hotels, aged care facilities, or large-scale properties is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving, diagnostic, organizational, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to respond to urgent maintenance requests and work effectively under pressure.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, shifts, weekends, on-call periods, and public holidays when required.

Required Skills

• Building Maintenance
• Facilities Maintenance
• Preventive Maintenance
• Preventative Maintenance
• Reactive Maintenance
• Corrective Maintenance
• Plumbing Maintenance
• HVAC Maintenance
• Technical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Professional healthcare and facilities maintenance work environment
• Career development opportunities
• Professional training and learning opportunities
• Supportive and multicultural working environment
• Employee benefits according to company policy and applicable Australian regulations