Licensed Electrician, Facilities Team – On-Call

Scape Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and safety initiatives

Competitive rewards and benefits

Leave and lifestyle benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Scape Australia Sydney is seeking a hands-on Electrician to join our central Sydney portfolio, ensuring safe and efficient operation across student accommodation sites.

You will diagnose faults, repair, and replace electrical components, perform routine maintenance, install upgrades, and maintain wiring diagrams, while collaborating with Facilities Managers to minimise resident disruption. A current Electrical Licence and willingness to obtain checks are essential.

Qualifications

• Current, government-issued Electrical Licence (state/territory varies).
• Experience providing electrical services and using/maintaining power tools.
• Strong knowledge of electrical theory, single/three-phase power distribution, and control systems.
• Proficiency reading schematics, as‑builts, and manuals.
• Excellent attention to detail; able to work unsupervised and follow directions.
• Strong verbal and written communication; liaises across teams.
• Additional certifications for high-risk work, working at heights, or confined spaces are advantageous.
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain) and valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Performing routine inspections and scheduled maintenance on electrical equipment and systems to prevent breakdowns.
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults using testing equipment; repair/replace wiring, switches, breakers, outlets, and fittings.
• Installing, testing and commissioning new equipment or upgrades, ensuring AS/NZS 3000 compliance.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and wiring diagrams.
• Liaising with Facilities Managers and other trades to schedule work and minimise disruption.
• Participating in a 7-day on-call roster for emergencies and after-hours work.
• Identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency and recommending upgrades.

Skills

Electrical Licence

Electrical services experience

Power distribution

Reading schematics

Attention to detail

Communication

Working at heights

First Aid

Tools

Testing equipment

Power tools

Job description

Scape Australia Sydney is seeking a hands-on Electrician to join our central Sydney portfolio, ensuring safe and efficient operation across student accommodation sites.

You will diagnose faults, repair, and replace electrical components, perform routine maintenance, install upgrades, and maintain wiring diagrams, while collaborating with Facilities Managers to minimise resident disruption. A current Electrical Licence and willingness to obtain checks are essential.