Trades Assistant

First Nations Jobs; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Spotless is seeking a Trade Assistant to join our Melbourne Detention Centre team in Broadmeadows. You will assist with maintenance and repairs to buildings and fixed plant, ensuring work meets industry standards and client requirements.

Key requirements include at least two years in a related field, experience with hand or power tools, and relevant safety certifications such as a White Card. A Working with Children Check is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in a related field.
• Experience using hand or power tools related to general trades.
• Exposure to trades and demonstrated Trade Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive condition assessments and feedback.
• Plan and schedule own work to meet timelines.
• Adhere to Spotless policies and procedures.
• Maintain equipment in a clean condition.
• Report faults to management promptly.
• Identify risks and implement countermeasures.

Skills

Trade experience

Hand tool use

Power tool use

Safety awareness

Education

White Card (construction)

Working with Children Check

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Trade Assistant to join our Melbourne Immigration Detention Centre team, located in Broadmeadows.

The Trade Assistant is responsible for delivering maintenance services and repairs relating to buildings and fixed plant and equipment under the commercial contractual arrangements between Spotless and the client. This role is responsible for ensuring work undertaken in accordance with industry best practice and Australian Standards that will provide best possible outcomes for both the company and the customer.

Responsibilities:

This position always requires proactive responsibility and vigilance to ensure accurate condition assessments are made, appropriate feedback is provided, faults are reported (regardless of trade discipline) and future work packaging can be efficiently achieved.

• An understanding of Value for Money (VFM) should be demonstrated, and where appropriate additional works completed, or alternate solutions provided to ensure VFM outcomes and reduced overall maintenance costs.
• Plan and schedule own work to meet required timelines and outputs
• Follow policies and procedures as relevant to scope of role and general employment
• Adhere to Spotless policies, procedures and plans
• Personal accountability over quality of personal and team output
• Ensure risks are accurately identified, contained and countermeasures are put in place
• Uses all equipment in accordance with procedures and instructions and maintains all equipment in a clean condition.
• Report faults and damage of or to equipment to management.

To be successful

• Minimum two (2) years in relevant field (preferred)
• Experience using hand or power equipment related to a general trades position
• Exposure to trades and demonstrable experience as a Trade Assistant
• Relevant certifications or experience in working at heights, confined spaces, and holding a White Card (preferred).
• A current Working with Children Check is mandatory, or applicants must be willing to obtain one prior to commencement.

Why work for us?

• Above Award Pay Rates
• Training and development to support your career.
• Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business.
• A range of discounts and benefits available.
• An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.

Please note:

An Australian Federal Police Check and medical assessment is a part of the selection process for this role.

As an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

• Online profile & CV (searchable by clients)

Ensure that your online CV is up to date as employers are always searching our online CV database of candidates.

A member of our staff is ready to help you with any questions you may have.