Building Maintenance Technician – Hospital

About the role

Cushman & Wakefield is recruiting a Building Maintenance Technician for a private hospital network in Australia. It is a full-time, integrated facilities management role covering planned maintenance, reactive repairs, minor works and building fabric upkeep. The technician works closely with other trades, FM teams and hospital staff to keep the building safe, functional and compliant.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver general building maintenance including carpentry, patching, painting and minor repairs
• Maintain doors, hardware, ceilings, partitions and building finishes
• Assist with minor trade works within your competency and coordinate with specialist contractors for complex or licensed works
• Respond to urgent maintenance issues affecting hospital operations
• Complete building fabric inspections and asset lifecycle replacement tasks
• Support planned maintenance programs and compliance activities
• Liaise with hospital staff to minimise disruption during works
• Ensure all work complies with infection control and WHS requirements

Required profile

• Experience in building maintenance, handyman or multi-trade roles
• Experience in complex facilities such as hospitals or clinical environments is highly regarded
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously
• Ability to work safely in a highly regulated environment
• Valid driver's licence, White Card and ability to obtain relevant clearances

Required skills

• Basic carpentry, plastering, painting, tiling, minor repairs and general building upkeep
• Desirable: EWP / high-risk boom licence, basic plumbing or electrical knowledge, experience with minor fit-outs, de-fits and small works, and ability to work in confined spaces, at heights and in plant rooms

What we offer

• Purpose-driven work in a critical healthcare environment
• A stable, long-term contract with ongoing career opportunities
• Exposure to diverse building systems and tasks
• National trade specialists, engineering support and strong safety frameworks
• Pathways across IFM, trades and technical services within a global organisation