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At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
A range of flexible work arrangements
18 weeks paid maternity leave
Health and wellbeing leave
15 days personal leave
Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
Diverse salary packaging
And much, much more!
City Presentation delivers a range of services that provide clean, well-presented public spaces in the Penrith Local Government Area. Comprising over 200 qualified and driven staff, areas of opportunity for employment include civil construction and works, horticulture and landscaping, fleet management and workshop servicing, trades and public cleansing and maintenance.
Our team ensures that Council spaces are well maintained and always ready for use by our residents, are sustainable into the future, and significant assets, community buildings, roads, drainage, fleet, parks and open spaces provide the required level of service in a cost-effective manner for present and future residents.
In City Presentation, we seek staff who are organised, take pride in their work, and are willing to go that little bit further to ensure the little details make their work speak for itself. We encourage personal and professional development, and pride ourselves on a culture that encourages staff contribution and involvement.
About the role
This position plays an important role in ensuring Councils Buildings are well maintained and meet legislative requirements. The successful applicant will be involved in ensuring Buildings Programmed Maintenances carried out within the specified timeframes and in accordance with the contracted schedule of rates.
The position requires the occupant to work closely with the Building Programmed Maintenance Team to:
Plan, co-ordinate, prioritise and ensure quality control across delivered Scheduled Maintenance programs on Councils Building Assets.
Carry out site Audits on Council Buildings to ensure schedules have been delivered in accordance with contractual agreements.
Administrative duties including invoicing, test result capturing, data updating and creating work orders.
Initiating corrective works where required.
Availability to act at a higher capacity when required.
Essential criteria
Relevant Building Trade qualification or relevant building experience.
Demonstrated experience in building management and maintenance principles.
Previous experience in Scheduled Maintenance.
Previous experience in conducting defect and condition inspections.
Ability to program works, ensure timely completion and documentation of works.
Basic understanding of Fire, Electrical and Plumbing regulations.
Knowledge of work health and safety, risk management practice and principles.
A strong focus on customer service and continuous improvement in service delivery.
Demonstrate positive written and verbal communication, including active listening skills.
A strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite specialising in Microsoft Excel.
Class C Drivers Licence.
Desirable criteria
Knowledge or experience of implementing sustainability principles.
Previous experience in technology One, CRM or other Building Maintenance related systems.
Salary: The salary for this position ranges from $74,809 - $86,595 per annum, plus 10.5% Superannuation, and will be negotiated commensurate with the skills, qualifications and experience of the preferred applicant.
This position requires the worker to be double vaccinated against COVID-19 or to hold a medical contraindication certificate.
You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date, 9 June 2023. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Sid Wilson, Buidling Maintenance Coordinator, on 4732 7825.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
