Electrician - Building Maintenance

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Property and Facilities Division Full-time, continuing opportunity $97,268 - $104,348 + 17% superannuation (HEW Level 6) + Additional allowance Based at our well-connected Herston campus About This Opportunity Step into a hands-on role where your expertise directly supports a vibrant and complex campus environment. As an Electrician (internally titled Client Facility Coordinator), you will play a vital role in ensuring essential infrastructure, plant and building systems operate safely and efficiently. Working within a collaborative and high-performing Property and Facilities team, you'll enjoy autonomy in your day, backed by strong leadership and a supportive trades network. This is a trade-qualified role that includes an additional allowance, participation in an on-call roster, and exposure to diverse, large-scale facility operations. At UQ, you'll be part of something bigger, contributing to the safe operation of world-class facilities that enable teaching, research and community impact. Key responsibilities will include: Delivering statutory, preventative and reactive maintenance across electrical and building systems Diagnosing faults and resolving a wide range of technical issues across complex facilities Supporting the safe operation of electrical, HVAC, fire, security and building management systems Coordinating contractors and trades while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across site About UQ Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave 17% superannuation contributions Electric Buggy provided to travel around campus 17.5% annual leave loading Access to flexible working arrangements including flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight Health and wellness discounts - fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family UQ Study for Staff On campus childcare options Affordable parking Salary packaging options Why Join the UQ Trades Team? Working as a tradesperson at the University of Queensland is different from most trade jobs. Here's what sets us apart: Work-Life Balance You Can Count On Enjoy set work hours, giving you the flexibility to be present for important family events (with rare exceptions for emergencies). Start and finish your day at the same location, with no unpredictable travel between job sites. Enjoy an air-conditioned lunchroom and offices for comfort during breaks and admin tasks. Experience autonomy in your workload, as we trust you to get the job done without micromanagement. Become familiar with your job locations, creating a sense of stability and efficiency in your day. Enjoy a 36.25 hr week with the flexibility to adjust it to fit a 9-day fortnight. A Supportive, Collaborative Environment Work side by side with other skilled tradespeople and engineers. Receive real support when you need it - you're never on your own. Learn from experienced colleagues and develop new skills across multiple disciplines. Outstanding Benefits 20 days annual leave per year. 9 sick days annually. 4 carers' days (non-cumulative). Regular opportunities for overtime and excellent on-call rates. Training provided where required. Clear pathways for growth and development. A lifestyle that's hard to quantify. These conditions create a work-life balance that's rare in the trade industry. Many of our team members say the regular hours have had a positive impact on their families and overall wellbeing, and they're glad they made the move to UQ. About You You're a qualified electrician with strong maintenance experience in large or complex facilities. You enjoy variety in your day, take pride in solving problems properly, and can work both independently and as part of a team. You'll bring: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician Current open Queensland Driver's Licence Experience in commercial or complex building maintenance Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability Good working knowledge of building services and plant Ability to coordinate contractors and manage competing priorities Sound communication skills and a practical, client-focused approach Basic computer skills across multiple platforms It would also be great if you have: EWP licence Dual trade, PLC or Dynalite experience Interested? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Steve Lawler - Client Facility Manager (Remote Sites) via email: s.lawler@pf.uq.edu.au . For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to th