Posted 12 days ago
Description
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
Site Supervision: Lead and coordinate carpenters, labourers, apprentices and subcontractors to ensure works are completed efficiently.
Residential Maintenance: Undertake general building repairs, carpentry, door and window replacements, decking, plasterboard repairs and minor renovations.
Job Coordination: Plan daily activities, allocate labour and materials, and coordinate multiple maintenance jobs.
Quality Control: Ensure all works meet company standards, relevant Australian Standards and client specifications.
Cost Management: Monitor labour hours, material usage and job expenditure to maintain profitability.
Client Communication: Liaise professionally with tenants, property managers, homeowners and clients.
Workplace Health & Safety: Ensure safe work practices, site compliance and appropriate use of equipment.
Reporting: Complete job documentation, photographs, timesheets and progress reports.
Problem Solving: Identify site issues, assess repair requirements and implement practical, cost-effective solutions.
Skills and Qualifications
Trade-qualified carpenter with demonstrated residential maintenance experience.
Previous experience supervising small teams and subcontractors.
Ability to interpret building plans, scopes of work and maintenance schedules.
Strong understanding of Queensland building regulations and WHS requirements.
Current White Card and driver's licence.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple jobs.
Experience with government housing maintenance, insurance repairs or QBuild works would be highly regarded.
Performance Expectations
The Leading Hand Carpenter will be accountable for:
Completing allocated works within approved labour hours and budgets.
Maintaining a high standard of workmanship and minimising return visits.
Managing team productivity and subcontractor performance.
Ensuring jobs are completed, documented and ready for invoicing without unnecessary delays.
Identifying additional works and reporting variations before proceeding.
Maintaining strong relationships with clients and occupants.
Company Vehicle Provided.
Own tool required to undertake tasks.
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