Handyperson
Downer · Brisbane
Our Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services team has an opportunity for a Carpenter/Handyperson to join the team located in Brisbane, Qld. You will be responsible for all the preventative maintenance and repairs for a national retail brand, travelling around greater Brisbane region. The Carpenter/Handyperson position comes with a vehicle of trade, Fuel Card, credit card, mobile phone & tablet to receive your work orders. This role will see you service multiple sites throughout the Brisbane and Gold Coast region.
What you’ll do
This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:
Carry out general maintenance and repairs across sites
Perform routine and preventative and reactive maintenance to ensure safety and presentation
Respond to maintenance requests promptly and efficiently
Complete basic trade tasks (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, minor electrical, painting) within scope
Conduct safety checks, identify issues, and ensure compliance with WHS standards
What You’ll bring
Proven experience in general maintenance, repairs, or handyperson work
Carpentry qualification – highly desirable
Construction white card
Restricted Electrical Licence (desirable)
Safety focused – Downer is Zero Harm focused
Good time management, problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Able to communicate professionally, manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records
Relevant backgrounds checks including, Medical and National Police Check
What It Means to Belong at Downer
We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:
Training and development to support and diversify your career.
With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.
As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.
If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.
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Great time to join the Downer team, vehicle included!