Key Responsibilities
Drive the planning, scheduling and delivery of maintenance services
Lead preventative and corrective maintenance, as well as infrastructure upgrades
Full-time ongoing role based in Hobart
About the opportunity
The Facilities Technical Officer South – Plumber is a member of the Facilities Management Unit (FMU) within Infrastructure Services and Development. The FMU supports the University campus experience objectives through overseeing the planning, scheduling and delivery of maintenance services (preventative and corrective), overseeing infrastructure upgrades, managing statutory risk and compliance, planning and managing the University's grounds engineering services, water and sewerage. Overseeing delivery of the objectives to ensure WHS compliance is achieved and maintained.
What you'll do
Work request management which includes, but is not limited to, system input and allocation of work requests, review maintenance service records and prioritise repairs, stakeholder engagement, time management and quality assurance.
Maintenance of thermostatic mixing valves and backflow prevention devices across university buildings.
Review plan and undertake trade-specific and other maintenance repair works from corrective, preventative & statutory maintenance services records.
Respond and make safe reported hazards to reduce risk to staff, students and visitors.
Work Health and Safety Management including conducting worksite inspections and audits, updating and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and undertaking Take-5 safety checklists for their areas of responsibility.
What we're looking for
Demonstrated high-level organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously to ensure successful outcomes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound analytical and problem-solving skills, and physical ability to carry out numerous manual handling tasks.
Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment.
A trade qualification in a relevant area with extensive related experience, or extensive experience and specialist expertise, or an equivalent combination of applicable experience and/or education/training.
Salary details
Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $******* comprising base salary within the range of $****** to $****** plus 17 % superannuation.
How to apply
To apply online please provide your CV and a 1–2 page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success profile.
For further information about this position please contact Mark Burgess, Facilities Manager.
Please visit our guide to applying for details on the recruitment process.
For current UTAS staff submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have/ intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
Please refer to the attached Position Description for full details.
Position Description
Facilities Technical Officer South –
Applications close
Applications close Thursday 11 December *******:55 pm
Equal Employment Opportunity statement
The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa / Pakana and Gadigal / Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for this position you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
Required experience
Unclear seniority.
Key skills
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Employment details
Employment type: Full-time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly salary: $****** – $******
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