Trades Assistant: Remote Maintenance & Field Work

NIT; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

NIT is seeking a reliable Trades Assistant / Labourer to join our APY Lands Remote Maintenance Services team. This hands-on role supports tradespeople across maintenance, repairs and small projects, keeping community housing and facilities safe and well maintained in remote Australia.

You'll work outdoors, assisting with air-conditioning maintenance, landscaping, drainage, and general labouring, using power tools and operating equipment.

Qualifications

• Current Driver's Licence; heavy vehicle licence is helpful.
• White Card or ability to obtain one.
• Work Safely at Heights certificate within 2 years.
• Relevant tickets for labouring/maintenance.
• Experience in labouring, construction or maintenance environments.
• Physically demanding work capability.

Responsibilities

• Assisting electricians, plumbers, carpenters and other trades
• Performing general labouring and maintenance tasks
• Assisting with air-conditioning maintenance
• Mowing, brush cutting and grounds maintenance
• Tree trimming and vegetation management
• Unblocking drains and sewer maintenance
• Digging trenches and excavating by hand
• Operating and maintaining power tools
• Loading, unloading and moving materials
• Maintaining a safe and tidy worksite
• Building positive relationships with residents and stakeholders

Skills

Assisting trades

General labouring

Maintenance support

Power tools

Tools

Power tools

Job description

NIT is seeking a reliable Trades Assistant / Labourer to join our APY Lands Remote Maintenance Services team. This hands-on role supports tradespeople across maintenance, repairs and small projects, keeping community housing and facilities safe and well maintained in remote Australia.

You'll work outdoors, assisting with air-conditioning maintenance, landscaping, drainage, and general labouring, using power tools and operating equipment.