Renewables Maintenance & Vegetation Assistant

RES; Western Downs Regional; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RES is seeking a Trades Assistant to support maintenance, repair and installation of electrical and mechanical systems across multiple sites in Queensland. You will assist the site team and technicians while contributing to renewable energy projects.

The role requires a trade certificate, valid driver’s licence, and on‑call flexible hours with overtime. You will manage parts, perform vegetation tasks, ensure safety compliance and accurate record keeping.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s licence required.
• Experience in vegetation management and electrical/mechanical maintenance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support routine and advanced maintenance and inspections on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Vegetation control and panel cleaning using powered and non-powered equipment.
• Coordinate spare parts and material use, and maintain stock counts.
• Maintain records of maintenance, repairs, inspections, and stock counts.
• Support emergency maintenance requests and ensure timely resolutions.

Skills

Vegetation management

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Trade certificate

Driver's licence

Job description

RES is seeking a Trades Assistant to support maintenance, repair and installation of electrical and mechanical systems across multiple sites in Queensland. You will assist the site team and technicians while contributing to renewable energy projects.

The role requires a trade certificate, valid driver’s licence, and on‑call flexible hours with overtime. You will manage parts, perform vegetation tasks, ensure safety compliance and accurate record keeping.