Carpenter (Maintenance)

The Maintenance Carpenter is responsible for performing carpentry-related maintenance, repairs, and installation work across buildings, structures, and facilities. The role ensures the ongoing safety, compliance, and functionality of building assets through both planned and reactive maintenance activities.

• Carry out general carpentry works including framing, partitions, doors, windows, cabinetry, skirting, flooring, and ceiling repairs.

• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance across buildings and facilities.

• Install and repair structural and non-structural timber components.

• Repair or replace damaged fixtures, fittings, and building elements.

• Conduct minor formwork, concreting, and basic building repair tasks as required.

• Assist with minor plumbing, tiling, plastering, or painting work within competency levels.

• Work in accordance with WHS/OHS legislation, building codes (e.g., NCC/BCA), and company safety policies.

• Complete risk assessments, JSA/SWMS, and permits to work where required.

• Identify and report hazards, defects, and unsafe conditions.

• Maintain tools, equipment, and workspaces in safe operating condition.

• Read and interpret building plans, technical drawings, and specifications.

• Use hand tools, power tools, and carpentry machinery safely and efficiently.

• Measure, cut, shape, and assemble materials to required standards and tolerances.

• Work with timber, composite materials, plasterboard, and other building products.

• Complete work orders, maintenance records, and asset documentation in the CMMS or logbook.

• Provide accurate updates on work progress, required materials, and outstanding defects.

• Assist in planning and sequencing tasks for maintenance programs.

• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, tenants, clients, or facility users.

• Work collaboratively with other trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting).

• Provide technical guidance to apprentices or less experienced staff if required.