Maintenance & Aerodromes Officer - Facilities (Fixed Term) (Dalby)

About the Opportunity

Based in Dalby, you will be responsible for assisting with planned and reactive maintenance of Council owned facilities.

This position is full time, fixed term until 30 April 2025.

Reporting to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, you will:

• undertake repairs, maintenance, replacements and modifications of Council buildings using your skills from a variety of trades in a range of work environments, using cost-effective solutions;
• assess requested works and prioritise customer requests, identify and resolve issues and recommend and procure contracted treatment options; and
• ensure that Council and community owned buildings meet workplace health and safety standards and requirements through applying quality control techniques. 
• completing routine inspections and compliance activities at Council's Aerodromes as prescribed with relevant acts, regulations and standards;
• undertake reporting of aircraft movements, passenger numbers and revenue associated with Council's aerodromes.

About yourself

The successful applicant will have:

• a proven high level of experience in building repairs and maintenance;
• experience in performing a variety of quality building maintenance activities including painting, maintenance and minor building construction tasks and ability to solve routine problems as they arise; 
• experience with coordinating and supervising contractors on a job site;
• good interpersonal and communication skills;
• competent computer literacy; and
• a Construction Induction White Card. 

It is also highly desirable for the successful candidate to have:

• a trade qualification in carpentry or extensive experience in the building and/or building maintenance industry
• Bobcat and/or Elevated Work Platform tickets
• MR Drivers Licence

The benefits WDRC offer:

Access to Corporate Health Plan

Take care of yourself and join a health plan to improve life

Health & Wellbeing program and Mental Health Support

Change your lifestyle and live better with healthy ideas. Be your best possible self with provided support and information.

Access to free Employee Assistance Program & confidential counselling

Reach out to someone confidentially if you are experiencing any concerns or problems

Salary Packaging Available

Restructure your salary to work for you to pay for everyday living expenses such as Motor Vehicles, Superannuation, Remote Area Housing (Rent), Fuel, Gas and Electricity.

Allowances Available (if applicable)

Allowances such as Locality and Tools Allowance may be applicable to your position.

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If you have an appetite for working and enjoy applying your yourself to prioritise and complete tasks, this role is for you.  TOGETHER WE MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE.

Applications close at 5.00pm AEST on Thursday 11 April 2024.

Additional Information

The recruitment process may include candidates completing a pre-employment health declaration and you may be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check and/or a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

Western Downs Regional Council reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date without prior notice.