Maintenance Tradesperson

Exciting growth phase in well-established company
- Permanent, full-time role, great team culture
- Head Office South Melbourne, centres across Melbourne

**About the company**:
Explorers Early Learning is a family-owned and operated company with Early Learning Centres across Victoria. Our beautiful learning spaces are designed to stimulate children’s creativity, imagination and sense of belonging.

Our philosophy is guided by the Reggio Emilia approach. At Explorers, our purpose is to nurture children's curiosity and exploration of the world. We believe children explore and grow in different ways, and our curriculum is structured to encourage children to embrace their unique sense of learning.

The Maintenance Tradesperson is an additional resource in the Property team to cope with our vigorous growth phase.

**About the role**

The Maintenance Tradesperson/Handyman reports to the General Manager Property.

Main responsibilities:

- Respond promptly to requests for maintenance support from the Centres across Melbourne
- Identify the problems (trouble shooting) and the required solution prior to travelling to the Centres wherever possible
- Undertake repairs within scope of capabilities eg repair of playground equipment, identification and rectification of leaks, breakages, damage to walls etc
- Coordinate works with external suppliers as requested by General Manager Property
- Take ownership of safety and presentation of Centres and step up to do what is required to uphold standards eg mowing, pruning, painting etc
- Be willing to work around the daily activities of a childcare centre, ensuring safety issues a priority
- Work with Property Coordinator to undertake routine maintenance of facilities or equipment
- Assist with new centre fit outs eg construction and assembly of furniture, play equipment and fittings when required
- Provide excellent customer service through a professional, friendly attitude
- Build effective relationships and have strong communications lines with all stakeholders including internal and external
- Prioritise issues based on severity and nature

**Skills Required**:

- At least 5 years experience in a general building trade or handyman role
- Formal carpentry qualifications useful but not essential
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation
- A high attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent safety record and ability to work in an environment with children nearby
- Drivers license
- Working With Children Check