Job Title
Building Maintenance Technician
Job Description Summary
Join Cushman & Wakefield as a Building Maintenance Technician supporting one of Australia’s leading private hospital networks. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role where your work directly contributes to patient comfort, clinical safety and the smooth operation of a live hospital environment.
If you’re a multi‑skilled maintenance professional who enjoys variety, problem‑solving and meaningful work, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a global FM leader.
Job Description
Building Maintenance Technician
Full Time | Integrated Facilities Management
About the Opportunity
As a Building Maintenance Technician, you’ll carry out a mix of planned maintenance, reactive repairs, minor works and building fabric upkeep across the healthcare facility. You’ll work closely with other trades, FM teams and hospital staff to ensure the building remains safe, functional and compliant at all times.
This role offers exposure to a wide range of building systems and tasks — perfect for someone who enjoys hands‑on work and thrives in a dynamic environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
Delivering general building maintenance including carpentry, patching, painting and minor repairs
Maintaining doors, hardware, ceilings, partitions and building finishes
Assisting with minor trade works within your competency
Coordinating with specialist contractors for complex or licensed works
Responding to urgent maintenance issues impacting hospital operations
Completing building fabric inspections and asset lifecycle replacement tasks
Supporting planned maintenance programs and compliance activities
Liaising with hospital staff to minimise disruption during works
Ensuring all work complies with infection control and WHS requirements
What You’ll Bring
Experience in building maintenance, handyperson or multi‑trade roles
Skills across basic carpentry, plastering, painting, tiling, minor repairs and general building upkeep
Experience in complex facilities — hospital or clinical environments highly regarded
Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work autonomously
Ability to work safely in a highly regulated environment
Strong communication and customer service skills
Valid driver’s licence, White Card and ability to obtain relevant clearances
Desirable skills/licences:
EWP / High Risk Boom
Basic plumbing or electrical knowledge
Experience with minor fit‑outs, de‑fits or small works
Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights and in plant rooms
Why Join Cushman & Wakefield?
Working within the healthcare network means your work has real impact — every repair, inspection and improvement you complete supports patient wellbeing and hospital operations. You’ll be part of a supportive, high‑performing team with access to:
Purpose‑driven work in a critical healthcare environment
A stable, long‑term contract with ongoing career opportunities
Exposure to diverse building systems and maintenance tasks
National trade specialists, engineering support and strong safety frameworks
A global organisation with pathways across IFM, trades and technical services
If you’re looking for meaningful work, technical variety and a team that values your contribution, this is the place to grow.
Ready to Make an Impact
If you’re a proactive, safety‑focused Building Maintenance Technician who enjoys hands‑on work and solving problems, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us keep one of Australia’s leading healthcare facilities operating safely and efficiently.
As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
