Maintenance Carpenter / Handyperson - Initial 3-month fixed-term contract

Hometown Australia; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hometown Australia invites applications for a Maintenance Carpenter / Handyperson in Penrith. The role is an initial 3-month, full-time contract with potential to extend, reporting to the Community Manager and covering repairs across cabins in the community.

Responsibilities include timber exterior repairs, weatherboard replacements, decking work, external painting, general maintenance and issue reporting. Applicants must have practical carpentry experience and work rights in Australia.

Qualifications

• Practical carpentry and maintenance experience.
• Ability to work independently and produce quality workmanship.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Timber repairs to cabin exteriors.
• Replacement of weatherboards and breather boards.
• Decking repairs and minor carpentry works.
• External painting and finishing.
• General building maintenance and property presentation works.
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues.

Skills

Practical carpentry

Maintenance experience

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Job description

Maintenance Carpenter / Handyperson - Initial 3-month fixed-term contract

Hometown Australia is proud to be one of the nation’s leading developers and operators of land lease living communities, driven by a passion for creating affordable, high-quality lifestyle communities that offer Australians over 50* the freedom to enjoy an exceptional way of life.

Since its establishment in 2016, Hometown Australia has gone from strength to strength in the Australian market. Building on the trusted reputation of Hometown America, we have delivered a proven model to homeowners creating a high standard of living, supported by the expertise and resources of a leading global operator.

With more than 15,000 homeowners across 65+ communities, Hometown Australia creates vibrant lifestyle communities where you can enjoy an independent way of living, stay active with quality amenities, build lasting social connections, and embrace lifestyle-rich locations – all without the premium price tag.

Position summary:

• Community based in Penrith
• Initial 3-month contract with potential to extend
• Full-time role
• Police Check Required

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Carpenter / Handyperson to join our friendly team in our community located in Penrith. This is an initial 3-month contract with potential for ongoing work for the right person.

Reporting directly to the Community Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for repair and improvement works across a number of tourist accommodation cabins within the community.

Responsibilities:

• Timber repairs to cabin exteriors.
• Replacement of weatherboards and breather boards.
• Decking repairs and minor carpentry works.
• External painting and finishing.
• General building maintenance and property presentation works.
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues.

Skills & Experience:

• Practical carpentry and maintenance experience.
• Ability to work independently and produce quality workmanship.
• Strong attention to detail.

All applicants are required to provide proof of work rights in Australia.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.