Defects and Maintenance Handyman

seek.com.au; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team culture

Professional development opportunities

Lead quality-driven projects

Job summary

Residential Building Company is seeking a contract Maintenance and Defects Handyman to service the Wagga Wagga and Tumut region. This role manages all post-handover maintenance and warranty activities, ensuring defects are resolved efficiently and to display-home quality.

Must have ABN and own insurances; you should demonstrate strong technical knowledge, exceptional communication skills, sound decision‑making, and a proactive approach to quality assurance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must have ABN and own insurances.
• Experience in residential construction and defect rectification.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve maintenance issues.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair maintenance and defects across projects.
• Ensure quality workmanship aligns with display-home standards.
• Maintain safety and compliance with NCC and legislation.
• Provide customer-focused service and resolve conflicts.
• Manage post-handover warranty activities and deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Customer service

Independent working

Job description

Residential Building Company Seeking a Contract Maintenance and Defects Handyman

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Maintenance and Defects Handyman to join our expanding team to service the Wagga Wagga and Tumut region.

This person will be responsible for managing all post-handover maintenance and warranty activities across the business. Reporting to the Construction Manager, this role ensures defects and maintenance works are resolved efficiently and to display-home quality standard.

We want someone who can demonstrate strong technical knowledge, exceptional communication skills, sound decision-making, and a proactive approach to quality assurance and customer satisfaction.

Must have ABN and own insurances as this is a contract position.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship with a commitment to quality and safety.
• Time management and reliability in meeting deadlines
• Strong knowledge of residential construction and defect rectification
• Ability to diagnose and resolve maintenance issues
• Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills
• Maintain strict compliance with the National Construction Code and relevant legislation.
• Strong understanding of building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems proactively.

What You’ll Bring

• Reliable, accountable, and professional
• Strong problem-solving capability
• Customer-focused and solution-oriented
• Calm under pressure
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• Positive and team-oriented attitude
• Adaptable and proactive
• Honest, respectful, and approachable

What We Offer

• A supportive and innovative team culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to lead quality-driven projects in a well-established building company.

Why Join Us?

Our team pride ourselves on delivering high-quality homes with professionalism, precision, and care. This role is integral to maintaining the integrity of our contracts and ensuring every project finishes on the right foundation.