Building Maintenance Officer

About the position:
The City has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced trade person to join our Property Services branch as a Building Maintenance Officer.

The Building Maintenance Officer provide professional maintenance services, minor capital improvements, and installation programs to support an effective and high quality outcome for City owned building facilities.

Key accountabilities:
• Conduct scheduled and ad-hoc maintenance to City owned buildings as directed by the Building Maintenance Planner in a professional manner.

• Identify and report all maintenance issues, including initial assessments and recommendations to the Building Maintenance Team for action and recording.

• Conduct pre-start/use inspections of plant and equipment on a daily basis and report all faults/defects to the Building Maintenance Planner.

• Proactively undertake regular inspections of City owned building assets and determine priorities in conjunction with the Building Maintenance Supervisor.

For further information and to review the position description, please visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Drew Elliott, Place Coordinator on (08) 9956 6999.

Position requirements:

The City is looking for a candidate who holds trade qualification (preferably carpentry) and industry experience in building maintenance. The successful candidate will have the ability to undertake building maintenance projects with knowledge and consistent compliance with work health and safety practices.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary ranging from $78,497 per annum will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 20.5% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 22 Annual Leave days per annum
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance
• Centrally located
• Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

Applications close 4pm Tuesday 3 June 2025.

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER