Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Technician

Cushman & Wakefield; Darwin; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is hiring a Building Maintenance Technician to support one of Australia’s leading private hospital networks. This hands-on role covers planned and reactive maintenance in a dynamic hospital setting, delivering repairs and minor works to keep facilities safe and compliant.

You will work across trades, follow strict infection control and WHS standards, and liaise with hospital staff to minimise disruption. A rewarding opportunity within a global FM leader.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance, handyman or multi-trade roles.
• Skilled in carpentry, plastering, painting, tiling and general upkeep.
• Experience in hospital or clinical facilities preferred.
• Strong problem solving and autonomous work ability.
• Ability to work safely in a highly regulated environment.
• Valid driver’s license, White Card and relevant clearances.
• Desirable: EWP license; basic plumbing or electrical knowledge.
• Experience with minor fit-outs or de-fits.
• Comfort working in confined spaces, at heights and in plant rooms.

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

Building maintenance

Carpentry basics

Plastering & painting

Multi-trade experience

Hospital environment

Problem solving

Autonomous work

Safety compliance

Driver's license

White Card

EWP license

Basic plumbing

Electrical knowledge

Confined spaces

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is hiring a Building Maintenance Technician to support one of Australia’s leading private hospital networks. This hands-on role covers planned and reactive maintenance in a dynamic hospital setting, delivering repairs and minor works to keep facilities safe and compliant.

You will work across trades, follow strict infection control and WHS standards, and liaise with hospital staff to minimise disruption. A rewarding opportunity within a global FM leader.