Maintenance Carpenter

A Grade Maintenance Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully equipped company vehicle

Company phone and tools provided

Uniform provided

Overtime opportunities

Regular RDOs

On-call roster with earning potential

Job summary

A Grade Maintenance Services is seeking a Maintenance Carpenter for a 12-month fixed-term contract across Victoria. Based in Melbourne’s Western Suburbs, you’ll operate on metropolitan and regional sites on national contracts, with potential for ongoing work.

You’ll perform carpentry and joinery tasks, install fixtures, and contribute to site safety and quality. The role includes after-hours service calls and a chance to grow with a trusted maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Certificate or qualification in Carpentry (essential).
• White Card (essential).
• Hands-on experience in commercial or maintenance work (highly regarded).
• Valid Driver’s Licence (essential — multi-site role).

Responsibilities

• Perform general carpentry and joinery duties, including measuring, cutting, and shaping materials.
• Construct and repair building frameworks and structures, including plaster repairs.
• Complete first and second fix tasks, such as installing skirting boards and architraves.
• Install and repair door and window installations and replacements.
• Carry out minor tiling repairs and replacements as needed.
• Inspect and replace damaged frameworks, structures, or fixtures to ensure safety and functionality.
• Conduct general maintenance checks and repairs following client quotes and requirements.
• Respond to service calls, including after-hours jobs, focusing on efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Work independently or as part of a team, supporting senior staff when needed.
• Apply strong safety practices, attention to detail, and effective time management in all tasks.

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Safety awareness

Time management

Education

Certificate in Carpentry

White Card

Job description

A Grade Maintenance Services – Ravenhall VIC

A Grade Maintenance is a leading multi-trade maintenance company based in Melbourne’s Western Suburbs, delivering electrical, plumbing, carpentry and general maintenance services to major government and commercial clients across Victoria. Our clients include Melbourne Airport, Australia Post, VSBA and Melbourne Olympic Park Precinct - and we’re proud of the reputation we’ve built for quality, safety and reliability.

About the Role

Join our road crew as a full-time Maintenance Carpenter on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential for ongoing work as our team continues to grow. You’ll work across a variety of metropolitan and regional Victorian sites on national contracts - no two days are the same. You’ll also participate in an on-call rotating roster, with additional earning opportunities through overtime.

What You’ll Do

Perform general carpentry and joinery duties, including measuring, cutting, and shaping materials.

Construct and repair building frameworks and structures, including plaster repairs.

Complete first and second fix tasks, such as installing skirting boards and architraves.

Install and repair structures and fixtures, including door and window installations and replacements.

Carry out minor tiling repairsand replacements as needed.

Inspect and replace damaged frameworks, structures, or fixturesto ensure functionality and safety.

Conduct general maintenance checks and repairs, following client quotes and requirements.

Respond to service calls, including after-hours jobs, with a focus on efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Work independently or as part of a team, supporting senior staff when needed.

Apply strong safety practices, attention to detail, and effective time management in all tasks.

What You’ll Bring

Certificate or qualification in Carpentry (essential)

Hands‑on experience in commercial or maintenance work (highly regarded)

White Card (essential)

Valid Driver’s Licence (essential — multi‑site role)

Maintenance or government/commercial contract experience (highly regarded)

Culture

People enjoy working at A Grade Maintenance because they’re trusted to do great work and backed by a team that genuinely looks out for each other. We’re a tight‑knit crew of trade professionals — electricians, plumbers and carpenters — who take pride in leaving every job better than we found it. You’ll work alongside experienced tradespeople on some of Victoria’s most recognisable sites.

Fully equipped company vehicle provided from day one

Company phone and tools supplied

Company uniform provided

Overtime opportunities + regular RDOs

On-call roster with additional earning potential

Work with major government and commercial clients across Victoria

Stable pipeline of work — 12 month contract with strong potential for extension