Maintenance Handyperson

About Us

Melbourne Jet Base is more than just a private aviation facility – it’s Australia’s first world class private jet base, located within Melbourne Airport in Tullamarine. As part of the Little Group, we provide the highest levels of safety, security, and service 24/7. Melbourne Jet Base is home to an exclusive range of amenities including private lounges, personal suites, and secure meeting rooms, ensuring a seamless and luxurious experience for our elite clientele. 

Whether it's facilitating smooth customs processing, arranging limousine and helicopter transfers, or offering rest and recovery zones for pilots and crew, we pride ourselves on creating an unparalleled experience. At Melbourne Jet Base, we believe that excellence isn’t a goal, it’s the standard!

The role

We are searching for an exceptional Maintenance Handyperson to join our team at Melbourne Jet Base. This role offers a rare opportunity to work in a prestigious environment, supporting our state-of-the-art facilities. As a key contributor to the operations of Melbourne Jet Base, you will be responsible for performing maintenance and repair tasks across our grounds and facilities, including our private FBO, aircraft maintenance hangars, numerous workshops, offices, and commercial buildings.

Your daily tasks will keep things interesting and varied – working with our team to ensure upkeep of our facilities, managing minor repairs, coordinating with contractors, and maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of our top-tier facility. This is a full-time role (Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm) with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and delivering high standards.

What you'll be doing 

• Conducting general maintenance tasks, including minor repairs, painting, and patching

• Coordinating with contractors to support larger installations and repairs

• Performing routine landscaping, such as mowing, trimming, and weeding

• Cleaning and maintaining indoor and outdoor facilities, including the use of advanced cleaning equipment like walk-behind and ride-on scrubbers

• Assisting with preventative maintenance and identifying repair needs

• Supporting the team with materials handling and ensuring equipment is used safely

• Managing and reporting any issues to ensure the facility remains operational and safe

What we're looking for

• A proactive, reliable individual with a strong work ethic and practical maintenance skills

• Someone comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, and capable of working independently as well as part of a team

• Basic proficiency with hardware tools and power equipment

• Adaptability to a dynamic work environment with shifting priorities

• Strong communication skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards

The applicant must have the ability to meet security requirements, including passing a background check to obtain an ASIC card

Why join MJB? 

At Melbourne Jet Base, you won’t just be working at any facility – you’ll be part of a team that is setting the standard for private aviation services in Australia. We offer:

• Career growth within both aviation and broader areas as part of the Little Group

• Advanced technology to support you in your role

• A friendly and supportive team culture

• Flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance

If this sounds like your next role, Apply Now!

For more information about Melbourne Jet Base please visit: https://www.melbournejetbase.com.au/