Plumber

Cushman & Wakefield Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Plumber to operate within a live hospital environment, delivering planned maintenance, repairs, compliance testing and asset lifecycle works. You will work with clinical stakeholders to ensure hydraulic, sanitary and medical gas systems remain safe and compliant.

The role involves complex facilities experience, on-call rotations, and liaising with hospital staff to minimise disruption while supporting lifecycle programs and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified Plumber with relevant trade licence.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in plumbing maintenance roles.
• Experience in complex facilities - hospital or clinical environments highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, compliance testing and essential services.
• Ability to work safely in a highly regulated environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Valid driver’s licence, White Card and ability to obtain relevant clearances.
• Experience using mobile work order systems (CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing hydraulic systems including hot/cold water, drainage and sanitary services.
• Operating and maintaining medical gas, steam and water treatment systems.
• Conducting backflow prevention testing and compliance documentation.
• Monitoring Legionella risks and water quality parameters.
• Responding to urgent plumbing issues impacting clinical operations.
• Supporting asset lifecycle replacement and minor works programs.
• Liaising with hospital staff to minimise disruption during works.
• Participating in on-call rotations (24/7 plumbing & gas fitting service).

Skills

Plumbing maintenance

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Trade licence

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Title Plumber Job Description Summary Job Description Plumber Full Time | Integrated Facilities Management

About the Opportunity

As a Plumber within the healthcare portfolio, you’ll deliver a mix of planned maintenance, reactive repairs, compliance testing and asset lifecycle works across a live hospital environment. You’ll work closely with other trades, FM teams and clinical stakeholders to ensure hydraulic, sanitary and medical gas systems operate safely, reliably and in full compliance with statutory requirements. You’ll gain exposure to complex systems, essential services and critical infrastructure - perfect for someone who enjoys technical problem-solving and hands-on work that makes a real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintaining and repairing hydraulic systems including hot/cold water, drainage and sanitary services.
• Operating and maintaining medical gas, steam and water treatment systems.
• Conducting backflow prevention testing and compliance documentation.
• Monitoring Legionella risks and water quality parameters.
• Responding to urgent plumbing issues impacting clinical operations.
• Supporting asset lifecycle replacement and minor works programs.
• Liaising with hospital staff to minimise disruption during works.
• Participating in on-call rotations (24/7 plumbing & gas fitting service).

What You’ll Bring

• Qualified Plumber with relevant trade licence.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in plumbing maintenance roles.
• Experience in complex facilities - hospital or clinical environments highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, compliance testing and essential services.
• Ability to work safely in a highly regulated environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Valid driver’s licence, White Card and ability to obtain relevant clearances.
• Experience using mobile work order systems (CMMS).

Desirable licences/skills

• Backflow prevention accreditation
• TMV/tempering valve experience
• EWP / High Risk Boom
• Gas fitting experience
• Water treatment, filtration and pump maintenance
• Leak detection, hydro jetting and drainage diagnostics

Why Join Cushman & Wakefield?

Working within the healthcare network means your work has real impact - every task you complete supports patient wellbeing, clinical operations and hospital safety. You’ll be part of a supportive, high-performing team with access to:

• Purpose-driven work in a critical healthcare environment
• Exposure to complex hydraulic and medical gas systems
• A stable, long-term contract with ongoing career opportunities
• National trade specialists, engineering support and strong safety frameworks
• A global organisation with pathways across IFM, trades and technical services

If you’re looking for meaningful work, technical challenge and a team that values your expertise, this is the place to grow.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply.

Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.

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About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture.

For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com