Maintenance Support Officer

Maintenance Support Officer

The role of Maintenance Support Officer allows you to work with a passionate and multi-skilled team of professionals that embrace the funeral service industry.

Although no previous industry experience is needed, the role requires an individual that can demonstrate they are self-directed and able to co-ordinate a variety of tasks and stakeholders to deliver superior service for our families and support other team members.

This role will entail, but not limited to:

  • Maintain first class presentation of Burstows vehicle fleet to reflect Burstows’ attitude in all aspects of the funeral process
  • Clean and detail vehicles inside and out, being able to complete this while allowing for the daily schedule of funerals, transfers and any other work which needs to be completed
  • Complete a weekly check of vehicles including fluids and tyre pressure
  • Maintenance of equipment carried in hearses, transfer vehicles, grave set-up vehicle including stretchers, church trucks, Portable Audio (PA) Systems and associated equipment
  • Establishment of a maintenance program for all equipment with completed work to be logged in an appropriate maintenance record
  • Arrange scheduled servicing of vehicles and equipment as required in conjunction with the Co-Ordination team
  • Set up and take down grave equipment at cemetery sites
  • Be aware of and strictly adhere to Workplace Health and Safety Training in all areas of work
  • Assist on funerals as required
  • Work in conjunction with Funeral Service Garden and Maintenance Assistant to ensure Holiday reliefs are covered

To apply you will require a current unrestricted driver license. Please send your application through to Paul Canavan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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