Maintenance All Rounder

Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd is seeking a hands-on Maintenance All Rounder to join our Malaga-based maintenance team. This full-time role reports to the Facilities Manager and involves a broad range of general maintenance tasks within a laboratory environment.

Candidates with additional trades such as welding, plumbing, tiling, painting or demolition are highly regarded. On-the-job training will be provided to ensure compliance with ALS HSE policies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in general maintenance, repairs, or building projects.
• Carpentry and/or joinery experience highly regarded.
• Ability to read drawings and carry out minor building tasks such as cutting timber, installing shelving, and hanging doors.
• Flexibility to do occasional overtime or weekend work.
• Current driver's licence (C Class) - manual.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a wide range of on-site equipment in a laboratory environment.
• Carry out routine building tasks and small carpentry duties.
• Liaise with maintenance team and Facilities Management regarding equipment issues or downtime.
• Adhere to ALS HSE policies at all times.

Skills

General maintenance experience

Carpentry and joinery

Reading drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Other trades knowledge or willingness

C Class manual driver's licence

Overtime/weekend flexibility

Autonomy and teamwork

Excellent work ethic

Diverse workload handling

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you'll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. The role ALS Geochemistry is seeking a hands-on and adaptable Maintenance All Rounder to join our maintenance team in Malaga. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this full time position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in tackling a wide range of general maintenance tasks within a laboratory environment.

The role involves working on a variety of building projects that extend beyond carpentry or construction. Candidates with knowledge or experience in additional trades, such as welding, plumbing, tiling, painting, or demolition, will be highly regarded. The successful applicant will receive comprehensive on-the-job training in all aspects of routine laboratory equipment maintenance to ensure a thorough understanding of each task while maintaining compliance with ALS HSE policies at all times. Strong communication skills are essential, as you'll be required to liaise promptly and effectively with other maintenance team members, section supervisors, and Facilities Management regarding equipment issues or downtime. This role also offers an excellent opportunity to expand your skills in the maintenance and repair of a wide range of on-site equipment.

The essentials

• Proven experience in general maintenance, repairs, or building projects
• Carpentry and/or joinery experience will be highly regarded
• Ability to read drawings, carry out small repairs, and complete minor building tasks such as cutting timber, installing shelving, and hanging doors, etc
• Mechanical aptitude highly advantageous
• Knowledge and skills in other trades, or a desire to learn
• Current driver's licence (C Class) - manual
• Flexibility to do occasional overtime or weekend work
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, whilst remaining committed to working as part of a team
• Excellent work ethic
• Proven ability to handle a diverse workload

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. At ALS, you'll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.