Full Time | Ongoing (76 hours worked over a 9-day fortnight) Classification: PFS5 $70,150 Attractive salary and benefits including salary packaging Free income protection and journey protection insurance Strong health & wellbeing focus including an employee assistance program and corporate discount on health cover and gym memberships Commitment to work/life balance through flexible working conditions About the role... We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Painter to join our Asset Operations team.
Under supervision of the Manager of Buildings, you will be responsible for performing painting and decorating tasks on Council buildings, assets, and facilities, ensuring they maintain a visually appealing appearance that reflects the vibrancy of a growing city.
Key accountabilities include: Repainting facilities (internal and/or external) based on master schedule; Smooth and prepare surfaces for painting, including sanding and removal of old paint; Patch repair including nail holes, cracks and joints with filler.
Colour matching existing paint; Stain, seal and varnish wood surfaces; Undertake removal of graffiti from the interior and exterior of council buildings and facilities as required; Undertake inspections on Council buildings and facilities, providing recommendations on necessary works.
About you...
In addition to holding qualifications in Painting and Decorating, you will also need to hold a range of licences and tickets including MR licence (minimum), Elevated Work Platform (EWP) and Forklift.
The successful applicant will have: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in all facets of painting & decorating and ability to undertake minor repairs associated with these works.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret plans and drawings.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and provide solutions.
Well-developed communication skills, written and verbal.
Good interpersonal skills including the capacity to establish and maintain effective relationships with work colleagues, consultants and contractors, deal professionally with the public and work effectively across Asset Operations.
For a more detailed list of qualifications, knowledge and experience, please refer to the position description.
The Playford Employee Experience... Our team work hard together, but also celebrate together, learn together and support each other.
We have a commitment to work/life balance through flexible working conditions and we remain focused on providing a high level of service and positive experience for our customers and stakeholders.
You will also get access to employee benefits, some of them are: Excellent leave entitlements.
Ongoing professional development supported by study assistance and secondment opportunities.
Incumbents in this position may be required to possess, or be willing to gain a National Criminal History Clearance or DCSI Clearance.
More information...
If you hold an interest in the position and would like further information, please contact Guy Trace, Manager – Buildings on (08) 8256 0421.
How to apply...
Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch.
Applications close at 12:00pm noon on 2 December 2024.
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The City of Playford values diversity and work life balance.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you in submitting your application including alternative vacancy formats and application options, please refer to the Manager's contact details above.
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