Maintenance Person

Harmony Early Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition

Competitive pay

Environments that inspire

Childcare discount travel allowance

Family-owned culture

Diversity community

Work tablet

Uniforms

Job summary

Harmony Early Education is seeking a Maintenance Person to support several Brisbane and Ipswich centres. You will perform general maintenance, repairs, painting, and minor improvements while ensuring environments are safe and well-presented.

Two years in property maintenance is preferred, along with a current Police Check and Blue Card. A driver’s license and willingness to travel between sites are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in property maintenance or as a handyperson.
• Ability to travel between centres.
• Current National Police Check (Criminal History).
• Current Blue Card or willingness to obtain one.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned maintenance, repairs and facility upkeep as requested.
• Maintain high presentation standards across environments.
• Identify and report maintenance issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Work safely within active early learning environments.
• Build positive relationships with centre teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Collaborative work

Multi-tasking

Safety practices

Education

Blue Card

National Police Check

Job description

Full-Time Maintenance Person - Harmony Early Education Brisbane

About Us

We are a family-owned early education and long day care group, and our vision is to be Australia’s pre-eminent, contemporary early learning provider for discerning families and gifted educators.

We are committed to creating calm, inspiring environments that awaken a love of learning and nurture a sense of wonder in children, families, and our teams. Our beautiful environments play an important role in supporting children’s growth, curiosity, and wellbeing.

The Role

Harmony is seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Person to join our Facilities and Maintenance team. This role will support multiple Harmony centres across the Brisbane and Ipswich regions.

The Maintenance Person is responsible for ensuring environments are safe, functional, and beautifully presented. This includes general maintenance, repairs, patching and painting, sanding and staining, and supporting minor improvement projects across our centres.

The safety of the children in our care is our highest priority. A risk assessment must be completed before undertaking any planned maintenance tasks during centre visits to ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with our policies and procedures.

Benefits of Joining Harmony

• Reward & Recognition - Receive regular feedback and recognition for your contributions and achievements.


• Competitive Entitlements - Enjoy attractive remuneration, annual salary reviews and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.


• Inspiring Environments - Help create beautiful, engaging spaces where children, families and educators thrive.


• Financial Benefits - Save with a 75% discount on childcare fees, plus a travel allowance.


• Family-Owned & People-Focused - Be part of a privately owned organisation where people matter and relationships come first.


• Unity in Diversity - Celebrate our vibrant, multicultural community, with 18 nationalities and 31 languages represented across Harmony.


• Tools for Success - Receive a work tablet to help you stay connected, organised and equipped for your role.


• Uniforms Provided - Enjoy the convenience of uniforms provided for your role.

About You:

To be considered for this position you will have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in property maintenance, or as a handyperson


• The ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including centre teams and leadership


• The ability to manage multiple tasks independently and prioritise effectively


• A strong commitment to safe work practices and maintaining high standards


• A current National Criminal History Record Check (Police Check)


• A current Blue Card (or willing to obtain).


• A current driver’s license and the ability to travel between centres


• A trade background in Carpentry or Cabinet Making will be highly regarded

Summary

• Complete planned maintenance, repairs, and facility upkeep as requested by the Facilities Management.


• Maintain high presentation standards across our environments


• Identify and report maintenance issues and opportunities for improvement


• Work safely and respectfully within active early learning environments


• Build positive relationships with centre teams and key stakeholders

Ready to make an impact?

If you take pride in creating safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environments and want to contribute to a family-owned organisation that values its people, we would love to hear from you.