Plumber / Drainer / 4th-Year Apprentice
Residential, New Builds, Maintenance, Civil and Wastewater $50–$70 per hour
Full-time, part-time and contractor arrangements available
J&J; Plumbing & Gas Services is looking for another quality tradesperson to join our growing team on the Sunshine Coast.
We are open to hearing from:
Experienced plumbers and drainers
Fourth-year plumbing apprentices
Subcontractors looking for consistent work
Motivated tradespeople wanting to broaden their experience
This is a varied role covering
residential plumbing, new builds, maintenance, civil drainage, commercial plumbing and wastewater systems
.
We are looking for the right person, not just the perfect résumé.
You may already be an experienced tradesperson capable of running jobs independently, or you may be younger, motivated and ready to learn.
The work
Depending on your experience, your work may include:
Residential plumbing and drainage
New homes, renovations and extensions
General plumbing maintenance and repairs
Hot-water system installations and replacements
Water leaks, blocked drains and drainage repairs
Roof plumbing and stormwater repairs
Rainwater tanks, pumps and filtration systems
Civil plumbing and drainage installations
Commercial sanitary drainage and trade-waste systems
Wastewater treatment plant and septic system installations
Land application areas and treated-effluent disposal systems
Pump wells, pump stations and associated pipework
HDPE pipework and electrofusion welding
Underground water and drainage services
Excavation, trench preparation, pipe bedding and backfilling
Testing, commissioning and compliant completion of installations
Our current workload includes residential new builds, property maintenance,



rural wastewater systems, advanced secondary treatment plants, commercial hydraulic installations and civil drainage projects across the Sunshine Coast.
What we are looking for
You will ideally have:
A Queensland plumbing and drainage licence, or be completing your fourth year
Experience in residential plumbing, new builds or maintenance
A strong work ethic and pride in the quality of your work
The ability to work independently and as part of a small team
Good communication and customer-service skills
A practical approach to problem-solving
A current driver's licence
A solid understanding of workplace safety
Reliability and a positive attitude
Experience with excavators, civil drainage, wastewater systems, HDPE, maintenance or commercial plumbing will be highly regarded but is not essential for the right person.
What we offer
$50–$70 per hour
, depending on experience, ability and employment arrangement
Full-time, part-time or contractor options
A varied mix of residential, new-build, maintenance, civil and commercial work
Opportunities to develop specialised wastewater, drainage and HDPE skills
Hands-on training and support where required
Modern equipment, including excavation and electrofusion equipment
Work primarily across the Sunshine Coast
A small team where your effort and experience are genuinely valued
The chance to take on greater responsibility as the business grows
We understand that the best tradespeople are not always actively looking for another job.
Confidential enquiries are welcome.
To apply, send through your résumé or a short introduction outlining your experience, current situation and the type of arrangement you are looking for.
J&J; Plumbing & Gas Services
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📌 Plumber/Drainer (Queensland)
🏢 J&J Plumbing and Gas Services
📍 Queensland