
Building Maintenance Crew
City of Kingston
Posted 13 days ago
Physical Health Assessment - City Works Maintenance Crew
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- 1 Full Time permanent opportunity & 1 Full Time temp opportunity both located in Dingley Village, Melbourne
- Excellent employee benefits
- Free on-site parking
- Career development opportunity
- Band 3 $74,303 - $79,054 per annum plus superannuation
About us
Kingston Council's collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations. We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.
Our City Works team maintains and enhances Kingston's essential infrastructure, ensuring safe, functional community facilities that serve our diverse population of over 170,000 residents.
The role
We are seeking two Building Maintenance Crew professionals to join the City Works Team one on a temp 2-month contract and the other permanently. Reporting to the Building Maintenance Crew Leader, your role is to:
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on Council buildings and facilities
• Conduct preventative maintenance programs to ensure optimal facility performance
• Respond to urgent maintenance requests and building defects
• Support major building projects and renovations across Council properties
These roles offer variety and purpose – you'll work across diverse facilities from community centres to sporting pavilions, directly contributing to spaces where our community gathers, learns, and thrives.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
• Trade qualifications in building maintenance, carpentry, or related field
• Experience in general building maintenance including plumbing, electrical basics, and repairs
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Current driver's license and commitment to workplace safety
The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston's values of:
We make a difference | We show care and respect | We take pride in our work | We are better together
What we can offer
Two Full Time positions. The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value diversity and create inclusive workplaces where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected.
Why Work for Kingston? At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
- Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
- Salary Packaging
- Purchase leave options
- Career development opportunities,
- Study/development assistance
- Discounted gym memberships
- 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Social club events
- Close to Public transport
- Free Onsite parking
For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston
Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.
Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.
About City of Kingston
The City of Kingston is located in the middle and outer southern suburbs of Melbourne, approximately 20km south of the Melbourne CBD, and is surrounded by Bayside, Monash, Glen Eira, Greater Dandenong and Frankston.
The municipality features bushy reserves, tranquil wetlands, world-class golf courses, safe bicycle and walking paths, as well as top retail outlets that attract residents and visitors alike. Every suburb in Kingston offers something different, from diverse businesses, housing, shops and restaurants, to beaches, bushland, parks and playgrounds.
Kingston is one of the state’s main employment centres, having one of the largest and most concentrated industrial sectors in Victoria. There are approximately 15,500 businesses with over 70,000 people employed throughout the City of Kingston. Community and business networks play an important role in linking and supporting local businesses. Almost 30 per cent of the community work locally and are able to enjoy shorter arrival times and an improved work-life balance.
Kingston’s shopping amenities range from local neighbourhood shops and friendly village strips, to Southland Shopping Centre and major activity centres in Moorabbin, Cheltenham, Mentone, Mordialloc and Chelsea.
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