Facilities Assistant / Maintenance Officer, Capalaba, $65,000 - $72,000 inclusive of super, depending on experience

This entry-level role offers a solid foundation for career progression to develop within Facilities Management, Retail Shopping Centres and a private property group with an established network of Shopping Centres throughout SE Queensland. They have a reputation for fostering a great culture, team ethic, and career progression and have an extremely low staff turnover, making this a rare opportunity to get a foot in the door to this destination organisation.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will be mentored by a leading facilities expert and have autonomy for a well-known shopping centre. As part of a larger Facilities Management team, you will have support, access to training development, and excellent systems.

Eventually, you will become a maintenance, security, and safety custodian. This role will draw upon your ability to drive the centre brand through appearance, keep the environment safe and clean, and build strong, robust relationships with contractors, tenants, stakeholders, and customers.

Key responsibilities of the role include assisting with:

• Carpentry Repairs
• Plumbing Repairs
• Globe and Tube Replacement
• Car Park, Paver, and Footpath Repairs
• Roof Repairs
• Painting
• Cleaning Out Drains and Storerooms
• Relocation of Furniture
• Minor paperwork includes some reporting, ordering of requisites, and follow-up.
• Liaison and overseeing of all service contractors and tradesmen that are engaged from time to time to maintain the Centre i.e., air conditioning, security, lifts, firefighting and emergency equipment, electrical systems, pest control etc.
• Maintaining the Centre to the highest standards of cleanliness and maintenance.
  Adhering to insurance and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Coordinating and managing maintenance, cleaning, and security contractors, including obtaining quotes for work.
• Overseeing correct induction procedures for contractors.
• Monitoring and implementing programs to minimize wastage of electricity, water, and other services.
• Maintenance of mechanical and hydraulic registers
• Completion of all fire impairments

We are looking for a candidate with hands on maintenance experience, the right attitude and dedication, a strong willingness to learn, adaptability, and a proactive approach to work. While maintenance experience is a plus, motivation and drive are equally important. This role will open the door to further opportunities within the Operations team. We value individuals eager to take on new challenges, embrace feedback, and continuously strive for improvement.

To apply, please outline your relevant experience and send a Word version of your resume. You can also email enquiries to [email protected] or call Simon on 07 3103 3033 for a confidential discussion.

Only successful applicants will be contacted. Your application and correspondence will be treated in confidence.