Building Maintenance Technicians

Cushman & Wakefield Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking Building Maintenance Technicians to perform general maintenance across a healthcare facility in Sydney. The role involves hands-on work across carpentry, painting, plastering and minor repairs, with a focus on keeping the building safe, functional and compliant.

You'll work with other trades and hospital staff, coordinating with contractors for complex works while adhering to infection control and WHS standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance and hands-on trades work.
• Ability to work across carpentry, plastering, painting and minor repairs.
• Experience in healthcare or clinical facilities is highly regarded.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to work safely in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general building maintenance including carpentry, patching, painting and minor repairs
• Maintain doors, hardware, ceilings, partitions and finishes
• Assist with minor trade works within your competency
• Coordinate with specialist contractors for complex or licensed works
• Respond to urgent maintenance issues impacting hospital operations
• Complete building fabric inspections and asset lifecycle tasks
• Support planned maintenance programs and compliance activities
• Liaise with hospital staff to minimise disruption during works
• Ensure all work complies with infection control and WHS requirements

Skills

Building maintenance

Multi-trade

Carpentry

Painting

Plastering

Communication

Autonomy

White Card

EWP

Boom lift

Tools

EWP (Elevating Work Platform)

Boom lift

Job description

Job Title

Building Maintenance Technicians

Job Description Summary

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.

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.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award‑winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com