Working closely with management and the office team, you'll oversee day-to-day maintenance work while completing jobs yourself. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with strong practical skills who can organise work, support technicians and maintain consistent standards.
Key responsibilities
- Leading, coaching and supporting maintenance technicians
- Completing property repairs, maintenance and inspections
- Helping coordinate workloads, priorities and job allocation
- Assessing jobs, preparing quotes and identifying materials
- Providing technical guidance and troubleshooting on site
- Checking workmanship and following up incomplete work or defects
- Reviewing inspection reports, job notes and photos for accuracy
- Keeping the office informed of delays, changes and customer concerns
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding and practical training
- Maintaining safe work practices and coordinating licensed trades where required
About you
- Strong background in property maintenance, carpentry, building repairs or a similar trade, with experience supervising staff or leading a crew
- Broad maintenance skills across doors, locks, plaster repairs, painting and carpentry
- Ability to scope work accurately and plan jobs efficiently
- Calm, approachable and accountable leadership style
- Confidence having clear, constructive conversations with staff
- Strong organisation and reliable follow-through
- Professional communication with tenants, property managers and owners
- Confidence using mobile job management systems
- Current driver's licence
- Experience in real estate maintenance and rental compliance inspections highly regarded
About us
- An established property services business delivering repairs and maintenance for residential, real estate and commercial clients across Melbourne.
- Competitive remuneration based on experience
- Company vehicle, fuel and uniform
- Full-time employment with a varied workload
- A combination of practical work and team leadership
- Support from an established office team
- The opportunity to improve processes and help develop the maintenance division
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Maintenance Team Leader in Melbourne employer: Private Advertiser
Join a dynamic team at our dairy-focused site in Melbourne, where we prioritise quality and safety in every aspect of our operations. As a Hands-On Quality & Food Safety Lead, you'll benefit from a collaborative work culture that fosters professional growth and development, alongside competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits. Our commitment to excellence not only enhances your career but also contributes to the well-being of our community through high-quality dairy products.
