Building Maintenance Technician
Core
Hands-on building maintenance and minor repairs supporting clinical safety and operations in a live hospital environment.
Role type
Multi-skilled building maintenance technician
Builds
Safe, functional, and compliant healthcare facilities
Domain
Healthcare facilities management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
carpentry, plastering, painting, tiling, general building upkeep, minor repairs, problem-solving, autonomous work, safety compliance
Preferred skills
EWP/High Risk Boom license, basic plumbing knowledge, basic electrical knowledge, confined space work, working at heights, plant room access
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Deliver general building maintenance including carpentry, patching, painting, and minor repairs; maintain doors, hardware, ceilings, partitions, and building finishes; assist with minor trade works within competency; coordinate with specialist contractors for complex or licensed works; respond to urgent maintenance issues impacting hospital operations; complete building fabric inspections and asset lifecycle replacement tasks; support planned maintenance programs and compliance activities; liaise with hospital staff to minimize disruption during works; ensure all work complies with infection control and WHS requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC