Tradesperson – Residential Maintenance

About the role

Amentum is seeking a full‑time Tradesperson to join its Alice Springs team, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor. The role involves maintenance, repair and renovation of residential properties, with occasional after‑hours callouts.

Key responsibilities

• Perform carpentry repairs, tiling, small renovation projects and reticulation repairs.
• Patch and paint walls, conduct landscaping works, construct and repair fences.
• Operate machinery and carry out paving and concrete works.
• Support other trades, conduct regular inspections and record work using computer systems.
• Ensure safety standards are met and report any incidents promptly.

Required profile

• Ability to understand written instructions and produce basic reports.
• Strong teamwork and minimal supervision skills.
• Good interpersonal and customer‑service focus with well‑developed oral and written communication.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, solve problems and analyse issues.

Required skills

• Carpentry, Joinery or Cabinetry trade certificate.
• Experience with tiling, landscaping, fencing, reticulation, paving and concrete work.
• Machinery operation and safe work practices (confined space, heights, electrical safety, PPE, lockout/tagout, trenching).