Facilities Handyperson

Company Description

We are SGS - the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,700 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

**Job Description**:
As a Facilities Handyperson based in Perth Airport, you will assist with the maintenance of facilities in the Western Australia Metro area in line with the strategic direction set by the Managing Director and the AU Operations Council.

Some other responsibilities will be:

- To ensure that SGS facilities operates at the highest possible technical standards and that the utilisation of each function is optimised and reflects the business opportunities in the country.
- Undertaking general repairs throughout the Facility i.e. patching, painting, plumbing, carpentry, and preventative maintenance, etc to ensure upkeep of facility.
- Booking contractors.
- Seeking repair quotations.
- Gardening duties such as mowing, fertilising, planting, pruning, edging, reticulation maintenance, and weed control.
- Moving or relocating furniture, tools, equipment, stationery etc. as required or directed.
- Ensuring all bins are emptied daily and cleaned and disinfected as required.
- Keeping Facility grounds clean and free from rubbish and other debris.
- Cleaning external surfaces of buildings as required.
- Liaising with the Facilities Manager on requirements for tools and equipment and/or supplies to maintain stock.
- Providing all pre-start and operational checks on all equipment in the area of responsibility.

**Qualifications**:

- Solid working experience in a similar role.
- Flexible working hours to suit requirements of projects
- Amazing customer service and positive attitude
- Able to talk and communicate to clients in a professional manner
- Reliable, and good time management
- Must be able to work alone and as part of a team (task dependent)
- Ability to problem solve on the job.
- Previous experience using hand tools such as drills, hammers etc
- Welding experience (not essential)
- Be physically fit as the role requires climbing ladders and is physically demanding.

Additional Information

**WHY WORK FOR SGS?**
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, global Company. Let’s break down what that means for you.
- As a Company, we have embraced the shift to **flexible work**. We encourage our employees, wherever operationally possible, to work in arrangements that support a work-life balance.
- We’re a Company who believe our impact on society is important, so **Sustainability is embedded in our culture **and the way we do business.
- ** Paid Parental leave **scheme for 8 weeks for eligible employees.
- We are driven to ensure we have a positive impact on our local communities through **paid employee volunteering days** and regularly encouraging time off to donate blood.
- ** Health & Wellbeing** is important to us, which is why we offer annual health club membership rebates and discounted private health insurance, as well as a supportive Employee Assistance Program.
- ** Ongoing learning & development** is vital to the success of any Company. We believe in investing in our employees, so we offer education assistance programs and encourage the use of our online learning platform.
- ** Career Development Opportunities **(nationally and Globally)

**COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU**

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.