Outdoor Facilities Technician - Grounds & Operations

Workforce Extensions; Geelong; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Workforce Extensions Geelong is seeking a practical, reliable Facilities Maintenance Officer to support the Australian Automotive Research Centre at their vehicle proving ground in Wensleydale, near Anglesea. The role is casual labour-hire with potential extension; duties are varied and outdoors-focused.

You'll work with the maintenance team on general upkeep, grounds, roads and equipment, using tools and plant with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Experience in hands-on labouring, maintenance or operational role.
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physically demanding duties.
• Experience using tools, machinery or plant equipment.
• Solid understanding of workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• General grounds and property maintenance across the facility.
• Assisting with upkeep of roads, tracks, surrounding areas and site infrastructure.
• Operating various plant, machinery, vehicles and maintenance equipment where appropriately licensed or trained.
• General labouring and trade assistant duties.
• Supporting the maintenance team with repairs, upkeep and other practical tasks.
• Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of operational areas.
• General site housekeeping and maintaining safe working environments.
• Other maintenance and operational duties as directed.

Skills

Practical

Mechanically minded

Hands-on

Reliable

Outdoors

Teamwork

Problem solving

Job description

Workforce Extensions Geelong is seeking a practical, reliable Facilities Maintenance Officer to support the Australian Automotive Research Centre at their vehicle proving ground in Wensleydale, near Anglesea. The role is casual labour-hire with potential extension; duties are varied and outdoors-focused.

You'll work with the maintenance team on general upkeep, grounds, roads and equipment, using tools and plant with safety as a priority.