At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in coordinating maintenance jobs and support the team with administrative tasks.
- Company: Locally owned building services company with a focus on community support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, personal development allowance, and monthly team lunches.
- Other info: Great opportunities for skill development and career growth.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real difference in your community.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills, good communication, and a proactive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 $ per year.
Kepal Building Services is a locally owned and operated Building & Maintenance Services Company based in Bendigo, delivering services across Victoria. We work across social housing, emergency repairs, insurance and remediation, local government property works, and NDIS/disability upgrades.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Responsive Maintenance Assistant to join our team in Mildura. Working alongside and supporting our Responsive Maintenance Coordinator, you will assist with the day-to-day coordination and administration of responsive maintenance and vacant property works. This is a varied role suited to someone who is organised, proactive and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You will help keep jobs moving, coordinate with trades, maintain accurate records and ensure clients, tenants and internal team members receive timely updates. You will play an important role in supporting the smooth operation of our Responsive Maintenance team and ensuring works are completed efficiently and within required timeframes.
About the Role
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Assisting the Responsive Maintenance Coordinator with the coordination of responsive maintenance and vacant property works
- Scheduling trades and assisting with job allocation
- Monitoring job progress and following up outstanding works
- Communicating with trades, suppliers, clients and tenants regarding job updates and scheduling
- Assisting with client portals, job updates and general correspondence
- Obtaining trade availability, quotes and required job information
- Assisting with the preparation and processing of quotes, purchase orders and invoices
- Maintaining accurate job records, documentation and information within our systems
- Assisting with reviewing job costs, expenses and invoicing information
- Following up outstanding paperwork, photos, certificates and other required documentation
- Providing general administrative support to the Responsive Maintenance team
- Ensuring jobs are updated and relevant information is recorded accurately and promptly
About You
We’re looking for someone who is organised, reliable, proactive and a strong communicator. You will enjoy working in a busy environment and supporting a team to achieve its goals. You’ll be comfortable communicating with trades and clients, following up outstanding tasks and ensuring the small details don’t get missed. Building or maintenance industry experience would be highly regarded, as would experience in scheduling, job coordination, customer service or administration.
To be successful, you will have:
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records
- Confident communication and interpersonal skills
- A professional and friendly phone manner
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- The ability to stay organised and keep tasks on track in a busy work environment
- A practical, logical approach to problem-solving
- Initiative and a willingness to learn
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliability, accountability and a positive, can-do attitude
- A current Australian Driver Licence
Why Kepal?
At Kepal, we value our people and provide more than just a salary. Our employee benefits include:
- Market-matched base salary
- Performance-based bonus
- Personal Development Allowance
- Monthly staff luncheon
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities to develop your skills and grow within the business
Responsive Maintenance Assistant in Mildura employer: Kepal Building Services
Kepal Building Services Pty Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment for Handyman/Labourer roles in the Mildura region. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, employees enjoy benefits such as a fully maintained company vehicle and the chance to contribute to meaningful community projects, ensuring a rewarding experience both on and off the job.
