Handyperson - SCUH

Downer; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Retail and car purchase savings

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Handyman for the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. You will provide general handyman services to keep facilities safe, functional, and well-maintained for patients, staff, and visitors. Monday to Friday, 7am–3pm with generous overtime and some afterhours work.

You will perform repairs, inspections, and assist with painting and furniture movement while coordinating with hospital teams to ensure high-quality outcomes and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in general repairs or maintenance, hospital or healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of OHS regulations and safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs to hospital buildings and equipment.
• Conduct scheduled inspections and servicing of hospital equipment.
• Ensure work complies with safety standards, infection control, and regulatory requirements.
• Respond promptly to urgent requests and coordinate with staff and contractors.
• Maintain logs of work, inspections, and materials used.

Skills

General repairs

Maintenance

OHS compliance

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

We currently have a full-time opportunity for a Handyman. Join our Health and Education team at Sunshine Coast University Hospital and play a key role in providing general handyman services to ensure a safe, functional, and well-maintained environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Reporting to the Program Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.

The role is Monday to Friday 7am - 3pm with generous overtime available and will require some afterhours work.

What You'll Do (key responsibilities)

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Perform minor repairs to Hospital building and equipment.
• Conduct scheduled inspections and servicing of hospital equipment, fittings, and infrastructure as required.
• Ensure all work complies with hospital safety standards, infection control, and regulatory requirements.
• Respond promptly to urgent requests as required and directed.
• Work closely with hospital staff, contractors, and the projects team to prioritize tasks.
• Maintain logs of completed work, inspections, and materials used.
• Safely operate tools, machinery, and maintenance equipment.
• Assist with furniture assembly, relocation of equipment, and general upkeep of hospital facility.
• Assist the project team with painting services as required.

What You'll Bring (experience required)

• The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of general repairs / maintenance, tools, and materials
• Previous experience in maintenance or handyman roles (hospital or healthcare setting preferred)
• Knowledge of OHS regulations and safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

**Please note, as a prerequisite for this role candidates will be required to complete work rights check, pre-employment medical check, Working with Children Check, National Police History certificate and reference checks.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We're proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.
• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career.
• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences.

We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer

we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward.