Carpenter - Maintenance

Are you a hardworking and reliable carpenter with experience in general maintenance and restoration related work?

We are seeking a skilled carpenter to join our team, assisting with delivering high-quality carpentry works across maintenance, insurance, remediation, fit-out and minor construction projects. The role involves working within live operating environments including schools, hospitals, aged care facilities and commercial sites while maintaining strong safety, compliance and communication standards.

About the Role

Carpentry and general maintenance tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Carry out carpentry works including fit-outs, maintenance, repairs, reinstatement and minor construction works.
• Complete demolition and reinstatement works in accordance with project requirements and safety procedures.
• Assist with mould remediation and make-safe works as required.
• Assist with asbestos removal works and reinstatement works.
• Work safely and professionally within live environments including schools, hospitals, aged care facilities and occupied commercial sites.
• Read and interpret project scopes, plans and work instructions.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship and attention to detail.

What you bring:

• Previous experience in carpentry and general maintenance works
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Good communication skills
• Asbestos removal ticket (or willingness to obtain)

Essential Criteria:

• Asbestos removal ticket (or willingness to obtain)
• White/Red Card (Construction Induction)
• Manual driver’s licence
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Working Safely at Heights training
• EWP under 11 metres
• Permanent work rights in Australia
• Police Check

What Kennedys Group Offers:

• A supportive working environment with regular social events.
• 38-hour work week with 13 RDOs annually.
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• Opportunity for overtime.
• A variety of engaging and fulfilling work.
• Strong commitment to internal promotion and career progression.
• Ongoing training and upskilling opportunities to support your long-term growth.

About Us
Kennedys Group is a well-established business with 50 years of experience providing comprehensive industrial maintenance services and project works across Melbourne and Geelong. We deliver a range of high-quality head contracting, plumbing, asbestos, and environmental services under one roof.

Our core values—Everything With Integrity, We Put People First, Our Divisions Are United, and a better way—guide everything we do. They shape our culture, foster collaboration, drive innovation and enable us to consistently deliver excellence for our clients and communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Kennedys Group, we proudly champion diversity and inclusion, guided by our core values of integrity, unity, putting people first and finding a better way. We foster a welcoming environment where every individual feels valued and empowered, regardless of background. We don't just celebrate diversity; we see it as the key to innovation, creativity, and collective success.