Building Maintenance Trades Person

We are seeking a motivated team player to join our Services & Operations Department in the Temporary Full-Time, Fixed Term 12 month position of Building Maintenance Trades Person.

Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests and the northern lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities. Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career opportunity.

This position is based at the Colac depot.

As the Building Maintenance Trades Person the objectives are:

• To implement a planned maintenance schedule for Council Building & Property assets.
• To deliver reactive building maintenance and to deliver minor capital works.
• To deliver quality and timely customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ensure assets under Council control are maintained to an acceptable standard and level of service.
• To deliver works from inspections and audits
• To assist with the Asset Management Plan delivery of identified actions.
• To deliver maintenance works to Australian standards.
• To efficiently assist in the maintenance activities such as essential safety measures, security & key systems and mechanical services including air conditioning and HVAC systems.
• To alternate in the after-hours on call for buildings and facilities with the Building Maintenance Team Leader.

Key responsibilities include:

• Respond to requests for reactive building and facility maintenance.
• Should repairs be required arrange for asset sites to be made safe i.e. isolated until more permanent repairs can be applied.
• Apply maintenance work to damaged property as required using existing skill sets and tools.
• Read and record daily rain gauge levels, forwarding necessary data to the Bureau of Meteorology once per month.
• To assist with any other reasonable tasks that may be required.

About You:

To support your success in this role you will have:

• A demonstrated knowledge of safety within the building and construction industries.
• A relevant trade qualification to support general facility maintenance activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in facilities management, commercial building maintenance, repair & construction techniques or similar.
• Demonstrates an ability to learn new software systems (Authority, key system, HVAC system etc.).
• Demonstrates an ability to work independently and priorities to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and oral with the ability to relate well to contractors, internal and external customers at all levels.
• Current Drivers licence and Construction Industry White Card is essential.

For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.

Salary information: $72,597.20 to $82,571.32 per annum pro rata including industry allowance plus superannuation.

For further information and how to apply:

1. 1. Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.
   2. Information to be included with your application:
      • Letter of application 
      • Current resume
      • Key Selection Criteria Responses
   3. Submit your application

Anne Howard

Chief Executive Officer

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.