Building Maintenance Officer
Mackay Regional Council is looking for a team-focused, solution driven Building Maintenance Officer to join our Parks & Open Spaces team. In this role you will create a lasting impact through the building and maintenance of infrastructure in parks while adhering to Australian standards.
Key Responsibilities
As a Building Maintenance Officer, you will:
- Build and maintain infrastructure in Parks, including paths, seats and tables, shelters, amenity blocks, locking bin poles and cabinets.
- Conduct visual inspections and condition audits of park assets such as picnic shelters, park furniture, shade structures, amenity buildings, fencing and playgrounds
- Assist with or undertake installations and repairs of park-built assets and Council facilities.
- Operate and maintain small plant, power tools, and equipment relevant to the position.
- Use technological devices for communication, data collection, and work order management.
- Complete scheduled works and contribute to specific projects.
- Meet customer and stakeholder requirements while maintaining Council’s image and reputation.
- Perform other responsibilities as directed by your immediate supervisor.
- Assist with inspections, installations, repairs, and scheduled works under supervision.
- Undertake comprehensive inspections and audits, provide direction to maintenance staff, raise work requests, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and standards (Level 4).
- Perform trade-level installations and repairs, lead advanced inspections and audits, provide direction to staff, and demonstrate expertise in compliance and reporting (Level 5).
Special Requirements
- Occasional out of hours work (including weekends).
- Regular local travel.
- Requirement to undertake physical work in a variety of outdoor environments.
- Requirement to complete work as part of emergency management response, subject to prevailing conditions at the time.
Why Join Us?
- Base annual salary of $64,517 – $67,054 plus allowances as applicable (the level offered will be determined on the successful candidates’ qualifications and experience as outlined above. This is a banded Level 3-5 position).
- Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
- Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
- 9-day fortnight roster.
- May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
- Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
- Study and assistance programs for career development.
- Learning and career development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Active Social Clubs.
Want to know more about this role?
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How to apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter by the 18 Jun 26.
***Important information for applicants:
To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.
Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing).
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.
