Facilities Maintenance Assistant

We work in an environment that is interesting and meaningful. We are Australia’s submarine company and every day we are supporting the Royal Australian Navy to protect Australia’s national security and to bring its submariners home safely.

If you are looking for a role that makes a difference, we will provide you with the opportunity to grow your career that offers flexibility and security to balance life and work. This is why working at ASC is like no other job. It is a deeper purpose that we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Maintenance Assistant acts as a handyperson at our maintenance facilities in WA providing support and assistance to the ASC Facilities Team in planned and unplanned maintenance tasks and inspections on all facility assets across ASC-W.

This position supports ASC-W maintenance activities to maintain grounds, landscaping, building architecture, building services, plant, equipment and infrastructure in support of ASC’s business commitments.

Responsibilities

The Facilities Maintenance Assistant will be working in a flexible small team environment across multiple sites as required (Henderson, Quill Way, Bibra Lake and HMAS Stirling), providing:

• Support to assist the team in addressing Corrective Maintenance tasks for buildings, plant, grounds, workshops, office areas, kitchens and utilities.
• Conduct Planned Maintenance tasks for buildings, plant, grounds, workshops, office areas, kitchens and utilities.
• Support the day to day execution of facilities contractor maintenance tasks, including escorting contractors. Ensuring contractors’ adherence to ASC Safety and Security requirements, SWMS stipulations, and the delivery of their contracted scope of work.
• Ability to work unsupervised with hand and power tools.

About you 

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify maintenance issues within reasonable timeframes.
• Knowledge and experience in general building and maintenance techniques and procedures to be confident in the application of safe and technically compliant repairs within qualified and licensed limits.
• Attention to detail is crucial to ensure maintenance is carried out accurately and in compliance with safety regulations.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively to handle multiple maintenance requests simultaneously and complete tasks within given deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to interact with staff, contractors and external parties.
• Customer service mindset with friendly demeanour, adaptable and flexible to switch tasks when necessary.

Essential qualifications

• Valid driver’s licence
• White card – Safety in construction induction
• Forklift and EWP preferred but training can be provided
• Working at Heights and Confined Space training preferred but can be provided

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work - life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

About ASC

ASC has served as Australia’s submarine builder and sustainer for over 35 years. ASC built the Collins Class submarines and now sustains the fleet in Osborne, South Australia and in Henderson, Western Australia. Supported by its predominantly Australian supply chain and a highly skilled workforce, we deliver submarine capability and availability to the Royal Australian Navy.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.