We’re seeking two skilled Maintenance Workers, with different skills, to join the City on a permanent, full time basis.

About the role

Our Maintenance Workers carry out maintenance of the City’s buildings and build assets, ensuring a high standard of work. With two roles available, we’re seeking applications from Maintenance Workers who consider themselves skilled in either painting, or in handyperson and carpentry to primarily support us in each of those areas.

A snapshot of your new role:

Undertake maintenance on signage, minor building and fencing.

Perform general carpentry work, such as hanging doors, framing and timber repairs, and larger tasks for our carpentry focused role.

Graffiti removal and cleaning of buildings and structures.

Minor painting works, and larger painting projects for our painting focused role.

Utilise field tablet technology to monitor and close out job requests.

What you will bring to the role:

Experience in building maintenance and construction work.

Solid experience and background in either Painting, OR in Handyperson and Carpentry.

Sound verbal communication and interpersonal, literacy and numeracy skills.

Ability to work autonomously and manage own time effectively.

Qualifications in either carpentry or painting, or similar trades would be an advantage.

Tickets in EWP and Working at Heights desirable.

‘C’ Class drivers’ licence.

Current Satisfactory National Police Clearance.

For a closer look at the role please refer to the Position Description attached to the vacancy in our recruitment portal.

Why you will love working at the City!

A Permanent, Full-Time role in a welcoming and thriving council.

Work-life balance with access a 9-day fortnight.

$1,497.76 per week or $39.41 per hour + super.

17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave.

We match super contributions to help you save for your future.

Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events.

Great year-round wellbeing and social calendars!

Free on-site parking.

Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.

Genuine commitment to learning and development.

Membership to Canning and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness).

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”. You may also contact Gerrit Engelbrecht on [email protected] for a confidential discussion. The City will not be accepting candidates through agency at this time.

Applications are open until 12 September 2025. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.