Horsham Rural City Council is a vibrant municipality located approximately 300 kilmoetres north-west of Melbourne. The majority of its 19,880 residents are located in Horsham, a hub for health care, niche retail, education and schooling, community services, arts, sports and culture.
The region is a significant producer of dryland, broad-acre cereals and agrculture is one of the region's main industries. There is an abundance of wide-open space, small populations and diverse natural assets, including recreational lakes, wetlands, the Wimmera River, Mount Arapiles and nearby Grampians National Park.
Horsham Rural City Council is proud to be an inclusive and an equal opportunity employer. We offer a range of flexible work arrangements and people of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Every application is reviewed by a real person, not an automated system
Job Description
Council is seeking a motivated and practical Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our team and support the ongoing care and upkeep of Council-owned buildings and facilities.
In this role, you will undertake routine and ad-hoc inspections of Council facilities, carry-out general maintenance and repair works, and capture asset and condition data to support preventative maintenance planning. You will also liaise with, monitor, and provide access to facilities for Council's contractors as part of your day-to-day duties. In addition, you will respond to emergency maintenance requests and contribute to a broad range of facilities maintenance activities as required.
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Desired Skills and Experience
You will have good written and verbal English skills, enabling you to understand and carry out instructions provided verbally or in writing in an appropriate and professional manner. You will bring proven hands-on experience in building maintenance and demonstrate a practical, problem-solving approach to your work.
Sound computer literacy skills are essential, with the ability to accurately record maintenance activities and asset information using Council systems.
A trade qualification or a relevant qualification in facilities or asset management will be highly regarded.
