Handyperson

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Job Description

About the business

Our Trades Service team are seeking a dedicated Commercial Carpenter/Handyperson with experience in building services maintenance to assist our contract and facilities managers, providing excellent customer service on behalf of our clients.  

The successful applicant will be supplied with a fully maintained service vehicle, attractive rates, phone, uniform and the security of working for a growing global company with a long trade services history.

About the role

We currently have a full-time position for an experienced Carpenter/Handyman in the Brisbane area. As a member of the Facilities Service team, you will be reporting into the State Service Manager, where your key responsibilities will include but not limited to: 

• Undertake urgent, routine and ad-hoc maintenance, repairs, inspections on the client’s premises and equipment as directed by the company.

• Review and comment on any instructions and standard operating procedures for handyman services supplied by Cushman & Wakefield Services.

• Participate and take an active role when new equipment items are transferred from Projects to Maintenance.

• Ensure effective Key Performance Indicators are managed effectively including response times, safety, compliance, and financial performance of all job numbers assigned to you.

• Promote working in a team environment with work colleagues.

• Utilise the mobility solution to retrieve work order details and enter and complete all historical information within the system.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position you will bring previous experience in a similar environment. Minimum requirements include:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Carpentry/Handyman background in a Commercial, Domestic or Corporate environment.

• Relevant current Trade Qualification – Carpentry and Building

• Have current appropriate qualifications and training to issue or receive required work permits e.g. but not limited to Working at Heights, EWP.

• Experience with OH&S, Risk Management, Environmental Management or Quality Assurance systems.

• Ensure adherence to all legal requirements associated with the role including, but not limited to, The Trade Practices Act, Legislation, Fair Trading Act, Contract and Employment Law

• Valid manual Driver’s Licence

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from

• Competitive salary and opportunity for career progression

• 4 weeks annual leave a year (pro rata for part time employees)

• Being part of a growing global company

• A Supportive and flexible environment;

• A workplace which promotes diversity and inclusion in everything we do

• Opportunities to progress into "off the tools" roles into a variety of different positions within the business

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;

• Career development and a promote from within culture;

• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.