Handyperson

Role overview

CBRE is looking for a Handyperson to support the growth of its local Global Workplace Solutions business in North West Melbourne. The role is based onsite and offers a 38-hour work week.

About the team and workplace

CBRE GWS provides an environment focused on long-term career growth, supported by industry-recognised facilities management certification and leadership training. The business is positioned to offer strong pay rates, a healthy work-life balance, and training that can help you progress within the trades sector or transition into facilities management. Applications are welcome from tradespeople at different levels of experience.

Key duties

• Carry out scheduled maintenance, urgent repairs, and preventive upkeep tasks, while keeping accurate records of work completed.
• Check and assess allocated work orders.
• Work out the time, labour, and materials required for each repair job.
• Support fault-finding and repair work on buildings and installed systems.
• Assist with the fitting, setup, and adjustment of building equipment and systems.
• Review job requests, estimate required resources, and order the materials and supplies needed to finish the work.
• Maintain lighting across the site, including cleaning light fittings and replacing bulbs and lamps.
• Act promptly when emergency situations arise.

Skills and experience

The ideal candidate should bring practical trade knowledge and a strong safety mindset. Experience with epoxy flooring is preferred. Plumbing trade qualifications or equivalent hands-on experience are highly regarded, along with practical carpentry and general building repair ability. A basic understanding of electrical work and the safety considerations around it is also needed. Previous experience handling general maintenance in a structured commercial setting is important. A current driver’s licence is required, and relevant OH&S certifications such as forklift operation, elevated work platform use, and working at heights are preferred.

Working pattern

This is a full-time role with 38 hours per week.

What’s on offer

CBRE offers competitive remuneration with annual performance reviews, opportunities to grow your career across different sites and clients, and the chance to build connections with other professionals in the trades space.