Maintenance Service Person

Amentum have an exciting opportunity for a full time Service Person to join their team at the Alice Springs office.  

Reporting to the Senior Maintenance Officer – This role will see you perform maintenance, repairs or renovations in several skill areas including plumbing, carpentry, painting, landscaping, reticulation and plastering within residential properties in the town of Alice Springs. The serviceperson also provides support to trades and other personnel, as well as undertaking duties and tasks required. 

Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday 0730- 1600Hrs and Friday 0730-1330Hrs (38-hour week)  

Responsibilities Include:  

• Perform building operations maintenance for the facility in accordance with established environmental and safety procedures a wide range of tasks to support the organization in its undertaking of the Vesta contract requirements and undertake grounds maintenance activities as required 

• Operate plant and machinery including skid steer, excavator, dingo, crane truck, etc. as required 

• Undertake regular inspections and tasks within the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications and certifications 

• Undertake all work in a safe and professional manner 

• Report and incidents to management as a priority 

• Use of computer systems to record and plan work tasks 

• Assist in other areas of facilities and maintenance area from time to time, as required. 

• Ensure, promote, and maintain health and safety practices/compliances at worksites and within the workplace 

• Other duties as directed by the Vesta Management Team 

About You 

• Minimum of 12 months experience in a similar role 

• Previous experience within carpentry electrical or plumbing trades would be highly regarded 

• Considerable knowledge of and skill in use of hand and powered equipment and machinery, including but not limited to grinders, drills, saws, planers, routers, radial arm saws and measuring devices 

• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer service focus 

• Demonstrated ability to identify and analyze issues and develop solutions to problems 

• Ability to work professionally with minimal supervision and in a team environment 

• Working at Heights  

• Forklift License and EWP (desirable) 

• CPR/First Aid (desirable) 

• Current Drivers Licence 

• Willingness to perform Background Checks, Police Clearance and Medical including D&A Test 

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:  Working in Alice Springs can be hot and physical work. Typical tasks include but are not limited to Patching painting walls, housing maintenance repairs, outdoor tap replacements, lawn upgrades, door replacements.   

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):  

• 12 months experience  

• At least 18 years of age. 

• Able to fluently read, write and speak English 

• Completing work task in a safe manner 

• Reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor and/or Vesta PMO/EHS Manager 

• Continuous adherence to the environmental, health and safety procedures outlined in the JDFPG Handbook during the performance of their work 

• Red-Carding a Job - Employee right and responsibility to “STOP WORK” if a job is unsafe or possess a danger to the environment 

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: 

It is a condition of employment at JDFPG that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role.  The employee will require a NV-1 Department of Defense Security Clearance (Australian).