Handy Person

Handy Person – East Melbourne, VIC

Location: East Melbourne, Victoria
Company: BGIS, Government Services Portfolio
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, On-Site (40 hours per week, Mon–Fri, Core Business Hours), On-Call requirements
Salary: $85,000 plus superannuation
Other Information: Pool Vehicle Access, Phone, Uniforms & PPE provided. 

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About BGIS

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to clients across various industries. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Purpose of the Role

BGIS is seeking an experienced Handy Person to support a newly acquired Victorian Government portfolio based in East Melbourne. Working across a prominent civic precinct, you will deliver planned and reactive maintenance services that keep essential public facilities running safely and smoothly. 

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will work collaboratively with site teams, subcontractors, and key stakeholders to achieve contract KPIs, maintain compliance, and uphold high service standards.

This role suits someone hands-on, dependable, and solutions-focused — a practical team member who takes pride in quality workmanship and values safe, respectful workplaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance including carpentry, painting, minor plumbing, tiling, patching and repairs
• Deliver preventative and corrective maintenance across site assets
• Accurately record works in QFM and maintain compliance documentation in QMS
• Support Facilities Managers with reporting, minor capital works and planning activities
• Liaise with and monitor subcontractors to ensure safe and compliant service delivery
• Maintain strong safety practices aligned with OHS and Environmental Management Systems
• Build positive relationships with site stakeholders and the broader precinct community
• Participate in occasional ad hoc on-call requirements

Education, Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Experience in a building, trade or facilities maintenance environment
• Demonstrated understanding of QA, OHS, and environmental systems
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond calmly to changing site needs
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Competency using maintenance management systems and basic Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• Handy Person experience across plumbing, painting, tiling, carpentry and general repairs
• Training in current OH&S and QA legislation
• Experience working within government or large property portfolios

What’s Provided

• Pool Vehicle Access
• Mobile phone, uniforms and PPE
• Paid training including EWP, First Aid, Working at Heights and more
• Stable, long-term government portfolio

Workplace Flexibility

This position is fully site-based in East Melbourne, supporting a key Victorian Government precinct. Core business hours apply Monday to Friday, with occasional on call requirements.

Why Join BGIS?

Key Benefits Include:
✔ Spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus. 
✔ Access to Flare for discounts across retailers, energy, utilities & much more!
✔ Fitness Passport, wellness programs & flu vaccinations
✔ AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025
✔ Winner of Inspiring Workplaces Award 2025
✔ Endorsed by WORK180 as an employer of choice for women
✔ Career progression through secondments & internal mobility
✔ 2 paid volunteer days annually
✔ Service recognition awards for milestone anniversaries

BGIS employs over 12,000 people worldwide and manages over 50,000 diverse facilities, including critical and government environments. We are recognised for innovation, strong safety culture, and inclusive workplaces.

How to Apply

If you are a practical, community-minded maintenance professional looking to join a stable and respected organisation, we would love to hear from you.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

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Be part of a workplace that values safety, teamwork, reliability, and continuous improvement.

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