About the Job
There is an exciting opportunity with the Projects & Building Team for a Carpentry & Building Maintenance Assistant.
Provide trade support to the Building Maintenance Supervisor.
Required to undertake a range of activities principally repairing, maintaining and monitoring condition of Council building assets and infrastructure.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Undertakes routine inspection of council buildings, reporting any defects and repair needs, to Building Maintenance Supervisor for work/repair orders.
Responds to building damage/defects notified by tenants of leased Council premises, assessing the problem reported and rectifying in productive manner.
May be required to assist in building construction undertaken, by working in trade qualified capacity.
This is a permanent full time position, working 85 hours per week.
About you
In order to succeed and thrive in this position, you must have:
Trade certificate in carpentry or equivalent experience.
3-5 years practical experience in the building trade industry.
Demonstrated ability to show initiative, be adaptable and deal effectively with trade related issues.
Benefits
Salary: $101,****** per annum (including overtime)
Permanent staff are entitled to:
5 weeks annual leave per year




Rostered Day Off (RDO) every second Friday.
Minimum of 12% superannuation employer contribution
Superannuation co-contribution offered to a maximum of 5%
Free access to the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre (pool & gym)
Access to career development opportunities
Uniform allowance
Flexible work arrangements
Employee wellness initiatives including Employee Assistance Program, skin checks and flu vaccinations
Applications close on Sunday 23 August **** at 6.00pm
Applications must be made via the Shire of Esperance online recruitment portal at: and include a current Resume, a Cover Letter and statements addressing the Selection Criteria.Further details (including the Selection Criteria) are available in the Position Description (attached below), or contact Human Resources on 08 •••• •645.
Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date and as such, the closing date is subject to change without notice.
The successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening test to be considered for the role.
The Shire of Esperance is an Equal Opportunity Employer

📌 Carpentry & Building Maintenance Assistant (Western Australia)
🏢 Shire of Esperance
📍 Western Australia