Permanent Defence Base Plumber: Maintenance & Backflow

Downer; Weipa Town; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Retail savings

Car purchases

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Downer, awarded the PAS contract to deliver base and estate services for the Australian Defence Force, invites applications to join RAAF Scherger as a Plumber. This permanent role covers general plumbing maintenance, water and drainage systems, and minor upgrades in a defence setting.

Requirements include a Certificate III in Plumbing and a QBCC Plumbing Licence (QLD); post-trade maintenance experience is valued, as are Backflow Prevention certification and Gas Work Licence (Type A).

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Plumbing (or equivalent).
• QBCC Plumbing Licence (QLD).
• Post-trade experience in plumbing maintenance is desirable; however this position would be suited to licensed trade wanting to grow and learn in a preventative facilities maintenance role.
• Demonstrated ability to perform plumbing system maintenance, drainage and water system management.
• Backflow Prevention Certification and Gas Work Licence (Type A) (desirable).
• Current Open Driver's Licence.
• Ability to obtain and retain Defence Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Perform general plumbing maintenance and minor upgrade works.
• Maintain and repair water supply, sewerage, drainage and other plumbing systems across the base.
• Undertake backflow prevention and thermostatic mixing valve testing where certified.
• Respond promptly to service requests and urgent repairs.

Skills

Plumbing license

Open driver's licence

Defence clearance

Certificate III

Backflow certification

Gas work licence

Education

Certificate III in Plumbing (or equivalent)

QBCC Plumbing Licence (QLD)

Backflow Prevention Certification

Gas Work Licence (Type A)

Job description

Downer, awarded the PAS contract to deliver base and estate services for the Australian Defence Force, invites applications to join RAAF Scherger as a Plumber. This permanent role covers general plumbing maintenance, water and drainage systems, and minor upgrades in a defence setting.

Requirements include a Certificate III in Plumbing and a QBCC Plumbing Licence (QLD); post-trade maintenance experience is valued, as are Backflow Prevention certification and Gas Work Licence (Type A).