Handyperson

We currently have an opportunity for a multiple full-time Handyperson to join our in-House trades team and work with us on our South Australian Housing Trust contract. 

We are looking for a motivated Handyperson to join our team in Adeladie. You will perform general maintenance, carpentry, tiling, and plastering. This role requires skilled trade work to meet high stakeholder standards while ensuring a safe environment for colleagues, tenants, and the public. Success relies on proactive communication with internal stakeholders and achieving outcomes aligned with scheduled key performance indicators. 

Key duties also involve 

• Ensures high standards of workmanship are maintained and that quality standards pertaining to trades services are met
• Ensures all work completed meets relevant legislative or industry standards
• Plan and schedule own work to meet required timelines and outputs
• Follow policies and procedures as relevant to scope of role and general employment

What We Offer:

• Full-time roles – Working between 6am- 6pm Mon-Friday.
• Fully fitted out Work Van, for duration of contract with fuel card.
• One year contract with possibilities of extensions
• A dynamic team environment and supportive culture, with a strong focus on health & safety

About You:

• Demonstrated experience in Tiling/plastering or carpentry or general maintenance
• 2+ years’ experience in maintenance related position as a qualified trades person
• Current South Australian Accreditation in your field of work
• Current White Card
• Current First Aid Certificate (preferred)
• Unrestricted Drivers License
• Ability to gain working with vulnerable people

About Us:

Downer is made up of more than 33,000 people who are all different. Different preferences and perspectives. Different histories and heritages. We are different in the way we think, the actions we take and the unique value we contribute to Downer and it’s these differences that are Downer’s greatest strength.

Why work for us?

Working for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit, means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive.  With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future.  You’ll also find a range of benefits available such as:

• Training and development to support your career. 
• Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business. 
• Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.
• An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.

Ready to join us on our biggest endeavour?

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Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.