Join a team that takes pride in maintaining exceptional facilities

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys variety, problem-solving and making a real difference?

Danihers Facility Management is seeking a motivated Maintenance Officer to join our growing team, maintaining one of our valued school sites in Melbourne’s northwest. This is an opportunity to work in a agile environment where your skills will help create safe, functional and welcoming spaces for students, staff and the wider school community.

About Us

At Danihers Facility Management, we partner with our clients to deliver high-quality, integrated facility management services. Guided by The Danihers Way, we are committed to professionalism, integrity, collaboration and exceptional customer service.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in developing our teams and fostering a supportive culture where initiative, teamwork and continuous improvement are valued.

About the Role

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for delivering both planned and reactive maintenance across a busy school campus.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

- General building maintenance and handyman repairs
- Preventative maintenance and routine property inspections
- Basic carpentry, repairs and minor building works
- Setting up and packing down for school events and functions
- Coordinating contractors and monitoring works on site
- Identifying maintenance issues and implementing practical solutions
- Maintaining a safe, clean and well-presented environment
- Building positive relationships with school staff, contractors and the Danihers team
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements
- General gardening maintenance when required





About You We are looking for someone who is proactive, reliable and takes pride in delivering quality work.

You will have

- Experience in building maintenance, facilities management or a similar maintenance role
- Trade qualifications (Carpentry or a related trade highly regarded)
- Excellent handyman skills and the ability to complete a wide range of maintenance tasks
- Robust communication and customer service skills
- A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving abilities
- The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- A current Working with Children Check
- A current National Police Check
- A current Australian Driver Licence

Experience working within a school or education environment will be highly regarded.

Work Environment and Conditions:

- Outdoor physical work, including lifting, pulling, pushing, carrying and reaching, including rubbish collection and event set ups
- Use of power tools and other maintenance equipment
- School environment

Why Join Danihers?

- Work with an established and respected facilities management company
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- A role where your work makes a visible difference every day
- Be part of a company that genuinely values its people and lives The Danihers Way

Apply Now If you are passionate about maintaining outstanding facilities and enjoy working in an environment where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you're the ideal candidate for this role.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, so don't delay—apply today!

Note: employment is conditional upon providing an approved Working with Children Check and National Police Check (<12 months old).

📌 Maintenance Officer (Northwest suburbs) (Melbourne)
🏢 Danihers Facility Management
📍 Melbourne