Facilities and Maintenance Officer

The Company

LAI Group is one of Australia’s largest switchboards and switch rooms manufacturers. With over 115 years of combined experience, we are a leader in the design and manufacture of custom switchboards and switch rooms in Australia. 

As a result of continuous national growth, LAI Group is seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Officer to join our team at our head office/manufacturing plant in Epping. We would like team members who are excited about the opportunity to build a stable, rewarding, and lucrative career with us.

Schedule

Full-time

A 38-hour week (Monday – Friday + reasonable overtime)

 Salary/Wage (Negotiable - Experience, knowledge, and ability will be taken into consideration)

The Position

You will be responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and well-presented workplace environment across the office, workshop, and outdoor areas. This role supports the day-to-day operation of the business through general maintenance, cleaning, property upkeep, and coordination of essential facility services.

Key Responsibilities

• Spot cleaning of toilets/kitchens offices

• Moving desks, computers and office spaces

• Changing of lights

• Cleaning of workshop

• Patching and painting holes in walls

• General upkeep of gardens and company property

• Scheduling of maintenance of coffee machines, water dispensers

• Upkeep of stock levels of bathroom items; toilet paper, hand towel and soap

The Candidate

• Experience With General Hand Tools

• Capable of performing minor repairs, painting, patching, and basic maintenance

• Competent in using hand and power tools for routine maintenance

• Physically fit

• Drivers Licence

What we can offer:

LAI Group encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where your hard work and input does not go unnoticed. We work with our employees to help them reach their full potential, offering opportunities for training on specific courses that support their professional development. As a family-owned business, LAI Group treats every employee as a family member. From the moment you begin with LAI Group, you are a member of the family.

• Overtime is available

• Paid training courses to contribute to your professional development (Forklift, EWP, Dogging, First Aid, Leadership/mental health awareness training, and LVR/CPR)

• Site uniform, including PPCE

• LAI Rewards – From your first day, you will have access to over 650 discounted retailers that can assist you and your family

• An easy-to-access Employee Assistance Program that has the support resources available to assist with your physical, mental, and financial health

• Banking benefits through our trusted workplace banking provider

• Corporate Private Health is available

• Available company resources

• Spread of hours amended to assist with work-life balance

• Work for a company that respects you and your family's needs. Through open and honest communication, we support one another and work together to create a safer and more respectful workplace

 We look forward to finding the appropriate candidates to join our team here in Melbourne. 

LAI Group is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities, Ethical Practices, and the principles of Cultural Diversity. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people from indigenous backgrounds, women seeking non-traditional trade opportunities, and mature aged people.