Occupations in this job family perform a variety of trades and general services duties.
Carpenter and Joiner
Constructs and installs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, and/or cuts, shapes and fits timber parts to form structures and fittings. Registration or licensing may be required. Includes Carpenter and Joiner.
- Job Family: Trades and General Services
- Job Field: Trades Worker
Electrician
Installs, tests, connects, commissions, maintains and modifies electrical equipment, wiring and control systems. Registration or licensing is required.
- Job Family: Trades and General Services
- Job Field: Trades Worker
Plumber
Installs and repairs water, drainage, gas and sewerage pipes and systems. Registration or licensing is required. Includes Plumbers (General), Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumbers, Drainlayers and Gasfitters.
- Job Family: Trades and General Services
- Job Field: Trades Worker
Painter
Applies paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes to protect, maintain and decorate surfaces of buildings and structures. Registration or licensing may be required.
- Job Family: Trades and General Services
- Job Field: Trades Worker
Trades Assistant
Assists trade workers.
- Job Family: Trades and General Services
- Job Field: Trades Worker
Printer and Printmaker
Uses hand press techniques such as letter pressing and metal typesetting to produce unique editions of books. Uses methods such as lithography, etching, engraving and screen-printing to produce prints and images in various media.
- Job Family: Trades and General Services
- Job Field: Trades Worker
Cleaner and Housekeeper
Perform cleaning and housekeeping tasks within University offices, teaching facilities, laboratories and residences. May involve general cleaning; removal of rubbish, recycling and other waste; cleaning and sterilisation of laboratory equipment; meeting room set-up; or hotel-like room servicing.
- Job Family: Trades and General Services
- Job Field: General Services
Maintenance and Custodial
Performs minor maintenance and repair tasks not requiring the services of a tradesperson. Ensures the safety and good operation of buildings and other property, unlocking and locking of doors. May assist with minor administrative duties. \
- Job Family: Trades and General Services
- Job Field: General Services
Grounds Maintenance
Plant, cultivate, maintain, plan and construct parks, gardens and landscapes, and inspect, diagnose and treat trees and shrubs.
- Job Family: Trades and General Services
- Job Field: General Services
Storekeeper
Responsible for maintaining a store of equipment and supplies. Includes related health and safety, compliance and administrative tasks.
- Job Family: Trades and General Services
- Job Field: General Services
Delivery
Responsible for delivery of items such as documents, parcels, office equipment or furniture; or for providing transport for staff or students. Includes Drivers, Couriers and Mail Clerks.
- Job Family: Trades and General Services
- Job Field: General Services
Boat Master, Boat Crew or Diver
Operates a ship/ boat or marine equipment or scuba dives. Registration or licensing is required.
- Job Family: Trades and General Services
- Job Field: Marine