City of Greater Geraldton

Building Maintenance Officer

About the position:

The Building Maintenance Officer will be responsible for providing professional maintenance services, minor capital improvements, and installation programs to support an effective and high quality outcome for City owned building facilities whilst ensuring a high level of safety and proficiency is achieved at all times.

The City is open to considering applications from non-trade qualified candidates who possess significant experience in general building maintenance i.e. painting/patching, hanging doors, installing deadlocks, with demonstrated knowledge of current workplace health and safety practices.

Key accountabilities:

• Conduct scheduled and ad-hoc maintenance to City owned buildings as directed by the Building Maintenance Supervisor, in a professional manner.
• Identify and report maintenance and vandalism issues, including initial assessments and recommendations to the Building Maintenance Team for action and recording.
• Ensure rapid removal of offensive graffiti/vandalism.
• Organise and prioritise competing tasks and work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Conduct pre start/use inspections of plant and equipment on a daily basis and report all faults/defects to the Building Maintenance Supervisor.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification and experience requirements in more detail, please call Paul George-Kennedy, Building Maintenance Supervisor on 0439 202 317.

Position requirements:

The successful applicant will ideally possess a trade level qualification (preferably in carpentry or cabinet making) with relevant experience, or significant experience in a similar maintenance/general hand role.

We are seeking an individual with versatile experience who can confidently work across the City’s diverse assets, with current working at heights and confined space entry certificates being highly regarded.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary starting from $78,497 per annum or $39.7255 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• City work vehicle and tools for business use
• Up to 20.5% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 22 Annual Leave days
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance
• Free parking

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

Applications close 4pm, Friday 17 January 2025

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER