Facilities Maintenance Officer

Build your career and your community. 

The city of Port Lincoln is seeking a handy person who is a qualified tradesperson or builder that can help maintain councils' buildings, assess playgrounds and construct small-scale facilities.

• Full-time, Permanent Position
• Estimated start June 2026
• $78,103.4085 per annum
  • Laptop
  • On Call Allowance
  • Phone Allowance
  • PPE Uniform Allowance
  • Plus 12% Superannuation
  • Additional 3% Council superannuation contribution

How does this Position contribute to our community?

The Facilities Maintenance Officer contributes to the delivery of safe, functional and well-presented public facilities across the City of Port Lincoln. Through the timely maintenance, repair and improvement of Council buildings and infrastructure, the role supports the continuity of community services, enhances public safety, and maintains assets to a standard that reflects community expectations. The position plays a direct role in ensuring Council facilities remain accessible, reliable and fit for purpose.

What does this position do?

Reporting to the Supervisor, Structures and Facilities, the Facilities Maintenance Officer is responsible for the delivery of maintenance and minor capital works across Council-owned buildings and infrastructure.

The role undertakes a combination of planned and reactive maintenance, minor refurbishments, and contractor coordination to ensure assets are maintained in a safe, compliant and operational condition. The position also supports event infrastructure delivery and contributes to efficient service delivery through accurate record keeping and effective use of works management systems.

Key Objectives

• Deliver routine and reactive maintenance across Council-owned buildings and facilities, including carpentry, painting, tiling, plastering, joinery, and general building works.
• Undertake minor refurbishments and upgrades, including planning works, sourcing materials, and coordinating subcontractors where required.
• Inspect facilities and assets to identify defects, risks, and maintenance requirements, and take appropriate corrective action.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors on site to ensure works are completed safely, to specification, and in accordance with Council expectations.
• Maintain Council assets in a condition that meets safety, compliance, and presentation standards.
• Utilise works management systems (e.g. Salesforce or equivalent) to receive, action, and close out maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, and completed works.
• Support the delivery of community events through setup, pack down, and infrastructure preparation as required.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Actively contribute to a safe working environment through hazard identification, incident reporting, and compliance with WHS requirements.
• Demonstrate Council values in all interactions with the community, contractors, and colleagues.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably directed consistent with the level and scope of the position.

Essential Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Trade qualification in a relevant building or maintenance discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in building maintenance, facilities management, or a similar role.
• Proven ability to undertake a broad range of maintenance tasks across multiple trade areas.
• Sound understanding of building maintenance practices, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing maintenance priorities.
• Experience using works management systems to manage job allocation and completion.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to apply practical solutions in the field.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to engage with the public and internal stakeholders.
• Class C Driver’s Licence.
• Willingness to participate in after-hours call out/call back roster.
• Capacity to undertake physically demanding work in outdoor environments.

Highly regarded but not essential
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum 4+ years’ experience in building maintenance or construction environments.
• Certification and experience as a Playground Inspector.
• Experience working within Local Government.
• Understanding of the Local Government Act 1999 and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in records management practices.
• Class MR Driver’s Licence.

Key performance indicators:

• Maintenance Request Response Time: Percentage of maintenance requests or identified issues within council-owned structures and facilities responded to within defined service levels.
  
• Quality of Works Completed: The quality of work delivered and the number of requests for re-work andor defects identified.
  
• Safety Performance: Participation in safety activities and compliance with WHS requirements (including incident reporting).
  

Using the position description as a guide, your application should be addressed to Brad Tolley, Manager Places and Presentation and include, a brief cover letter addressing the key criteria of the position and your most recent resume including details of at least three employment referees.

If you would like to learn more, please reach out to our People and Culture team at peopleandculture@plcc.sa.gov.au or by telephone 08 8621 2377.

Applications will be assessed throughout the recruitment process and the opportunity to apply closes 5:00pm Saturday 13th June 2026.

The City of Port Lincoln is an Employer of Choice, Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free Workplace