Handyperson - Playgrounds & Park Infrastructure (Apply Now)

About The Opportunity

Programmed are looking for multiple Handypersons to join our dedicated team, committed to delivering exceptional maintenance services for our valued clients. This is an excellent opportunity for secure, long-term employment with the added bonus of working outdoors while earning a steady income. This position is responsible for providing on-site repairs and maintenance for park infrastructure, playgrounds, and facilities.

Location: Epping, VIC

Position Type: Full-Time

Benefits

- Work outdoors and enjoy long-term job security.
- Competitive pay rate.
- Full uniforms, footwear, and PPE provided.
- Access to new, leading-edge plant and equipment technology maintained to a high standard.
- Employee benefits program with discounts on shopping, entertainment, and food.
- Long-term career potential and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

- Proactively provide on-site repairs and maintenance for park infrastructure, playgrounds, and facilities.
- Regularly inspect and audit park infrastructure, playgrounds, and facilities.
- Compile material lists and obtain quotes for necessary repairs and replacements.
- Maintain a professional presentation while working in public parks and around park users.
- Conduct general trade work along with both preventative and proactive maintenance across park facilities.
- Undertake proactive maintenance tasks, including painting and staining programs, fence and bollard repairs, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
- Perform material top-ups in paths, BMX tracks, and playground soft fall areas.
- Utilize a wide range of hand tools and machines necessary for park maintenance and infrastructure.
- Adhere to established safety rules and regulations to ensure a safe park environment.

About You

To join our team, ideally, you will have a trade background and be mechanically minded with a passion for providing quality work and a strong commitment to the safety of yourself and others. Additionally, you will have:

- Level 2 or 3 playground license (advantageous)
- Auditing experience
- Trade qualifications (highly regarded)
- Working with Children's Check
- Ability to work with power tools including grinding, drilling, cutting, etc.
- Experience or ability to work with timber, steel, and plastic in park settings
- Experience in a broad range of handyman/carpentry skills
- Execute work that is of a high standard
- An innovative and practical approach to maintenance problem solving
- A strong commitment to safety for yourself and others
- Proven experience completing maintenance works in parks or similar environments
- Machinery/Equipment licenses as required
- Current driver’s license
- Ability to use Smartphones and iPads
- Demonstrate a professional approach and patience when interacting with park visitors

About Us

Programmed Property Services is a leading provider of painting, signage and open space maintenance services across a multitude of industries. Working with Programmed Property Services means you will become part of the Programmed team: a company that encourages career development, supports flexibility and cares about your personal well-being and safety.

Work With Us

Join us on our mission to build outstanding people, strong customers and great communities. Apply today.

Candidates will be required to complete a national police check and medical assessment.

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOLKELLY supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do.

Programmed and PERSOLKELLY strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

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