Facilities Operations Officer

at  Chandler Macleod

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Supervise and review maintenance work on Council’s building assets to ensure organizational and contractual targets and standards are being achieved and take appropriate remedial action if required
• Review and monitor programmed maintenance activities, to ensure that the day to day tasks are undertaken when programmed and to the standard required
• Carry out minor maintenance duties in order to restore and maintain the standard of Council buildings and assets, as required
• Carry out inspection of Council buildings whilst in attendance, to ensure no faults or maintenance matters are outstanding and report any issues to Coordinator Building & Facilities Operations
• Ensure all customer service requests are appropriately actioned and recorded from receipt to finalization
• Undertake major maintenance works, ensuring they are programmed to minimise disruption, completed
• on time and on budget and that an acceptable standard of work has been achieved
• Liaise with other City officers as required to ensure a coordinated and effective approach to building maintenance is achieved
• Carry out annual building budget inspections and provide relevant estimates for input into the annual building maintenance budgets
• Follow and comply with all Work, Health & Safety and Environmental policies and procedures to ensure personal safety and the safety of others is maintained at all times, including the reporting of unsafe practices or hazards to supervisors or WHS Representatives, whilst protecting and sustaining the environment
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Coordinator Building & Facilities Operations, within the scope and level of this position

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

• Possession of an appropriate building qualification in Builder’s Registration, Building Supervision or Building Construction, or a recognised equivalent.
• Previous relevant experience within the building industry and in particular, building maintenance
• Good organisational and administrative skills, with a proven ability to effectively priorities tasks to achieve strict deadline
• Previous exposure to project management within the building sector
• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people and groups, to ensure delivery of a high level of customer service
• Good written communication skills, with the ability to undertake less complex research and write basic letters and report
• Ability to work effectively both as a member of a team and autonomously, under minimal supervision
• Ability to utilise personal computer applications and in particular the Microsoft Office suite of products (i.e. Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Writer, Outlook)
• Ability to acquire the appropriate legislative endorsements e.g. Construction Induction – Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card) in combination with a good understanding of the Work Occupational Health and Safety requirements relevant to this position
• Possession of, or ability to acquire, a current motor vehicle driver’s licence
• Possession of, or the ability to acquire, a satisfactory National Police Clearance Certificate (dated within the last twelve months).
• Possession of materials ordering experience
• Previous exposure to budget preparation and management
• Proven knowledge of applicable Acts and Regulations relevant to Buildings
  At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
  You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion

To assist the Coordinator Building & Facilities Operations in the effective and efficient supervision of contractors and supervise minor capital works projects as required, to ensure Council’s Building Assets are maintained in accordance with the Asset Management Plan and that organisational and customer outcomes are achieved.