Leading Hand Carpenter – Residential Maintenance
A Leading Hand Carpenter – Residential Maintenance is responsible for supervising and coordinating day-to-day residential maintenance, repairs and minor building works while remaining actively involved in carpentry duties.
Key Responsibilities
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Site Supervision: Lead and coordinate carpenters, labourers, apprentices and subcontractors to ensure works are completed efficiently.
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Residential Maintenance: Undertake general building repairs, carpentry, door and window replacements, decking, plasterboard repairs and minor renovations.
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Job Coordination: Plan daily activities, allocate labour and materials, and coordinate multiple maintenance jobs.
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Quality Control: Ensure all works meet company standards, relevant Australian Standards and client specifications.
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Cost Management: Monitor labour hours, material usage and job expenditure to maintain profitability.
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Client Communication: Liaise professionally with tenants, property managers, homeowners and clients.
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Workplace Health & Safety: Ensure safe work practices, site compliance and appropriate use of equipment.
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Reporting: Complete job documentation, photographs, timesheets and progress reports.
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Problem Solving: Identify site issues, assess repair requirements and implement practical, cost-effective solutions.
Skills and Qualifications
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Trade-qualified carpenter with demonstrated residential maintenance experience.
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Previous experience supervising small teams and subcontractors.
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Ability to interpret building plans, scopes of work and maintenance schedules.
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Strong understanding of Queensland building regulations and WHS requirements.
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Current White Card and driver's licence.
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple jobs.
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Experience with government housing maintenance, insurance repairs or QBuild works would be highly regarded.
Performance Expectations
The Leading Hand Carpenter will be accountable for:
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Completing allocated works within approved labour hours and budgets.
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Maintaining a high standard of workmanship and minimising return visits.
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Managing team productivity and subcontractor performance.
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Ensuring jobs are completed, documented and ready for invoicing without unnecessary delays.
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Identifying additional works and reporting variations before proceeding.
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Maintaining strong relationships with clients and occupants.
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Company Vehicle Provided.
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Own tool required to undertake tasks.
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