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Building and Facility Maintenance Officer

Richmond Valley Council

Date posted: April 16, 2025

Closes: May 04, 2025


Maintain your career with this RVC opportunity 

The primary purpose of the role is to provide a high level of service in delivering outcomes to achieve the effective delivery of maintenance works and projects in line with Councils delivery and operational plans. 

 

Key Accountabilities:

  • Coordinate relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate inspection and maintenance of Council’s building and facilities assets
  • Compile, prepare and lodge required documentation for works and construction projects as required including but not limited to plans, specifications, cost estimates, job numbers, permits, environmental assessments and safety documentation
  • Assist in providing information for the preparation and lodgement of grant applications to improve Council’s assets in accordance with the strategic objectives of Council
  • Using sound engineering, environmental, financial and safety principles, (codes, policies, procedures, standards) deliver a wide range of works and capital works projects in a timely, effective and proficient manner
  • Investigate new products, materials and plant, initiating and encouraging innovative designs in creating new plans and projects
  • Manage budget allocations for projects ensuring value for money and competitive delivery.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and services provided by the role and team to ensure effective, efficient and safe delivery of objectives and maximise utilisation of resources
  • Contribute to a positive safety culture within the organisation to ensure a safe workplace for our people and the community by monitoring compliance with policies, procedures, legislation, specifications, projects plans, and any other documentation required
  • Undertake maintenance and minor trade work for Council buildings, utilising working knowledge of trade skills including but not limited to carpentry/joinery, painting, concreting, fencing, and gyprocking

We are looking for 

Someone who has great organisational and communication skills with attention to detail. You are a motivated starter with the ability to work autonomously and within a group. You have basic computer skills and a safety-first focus.

We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:

  • Certificate III in engineering, electrotechnology, plumbing, carpentry or equivalent OR five years’ experience in a related environment
  • SafeWork Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card)
  • Current Class C Driver Licence

About the Role

Full time: 70-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $72,602 to $83,491 pa + 11.5% super

Role Description: Click Here

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 4 May 2025

Contact: Kim Anderson, Manager Asset Systems and Planning - (02) 6660 0378

PLEASE NOTE: Activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B - vaccination against these hazards or proof of immunity is required.

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