Job Description
Maintenance Plumber – $50–$58/hr + Vehicle + Bonuses | Cairns
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Alfa Plumbing Gas Services Pty Ltd – Cairns QLD
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Permanent full-time position
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Are you a qualified plumber who can diagnose problems, communicate professionally with customers and take responsibility for delivering quality work?
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Alfa Plumbing Gas Services is looking for another dependable plumber to join our Cairns team.
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This is a varied position covering maintenance plumbing, blocked drains, CCTV inspections, hydro-jetting, hot-water systems, installations, drainage repairs, excavation and selected projects.
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Strong fourth-year plumbing apprentices approaching completion are also encouraged to apply.
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WHAT WE OFFER QUALIFIED PLUMBERS
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$50–$58 per hour plus superannuation, based on verified experience and capability
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Permanent full-time employment
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Fully equipped take-home company vehicle for authorised work and commuting
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$5,000 retention bonus across agreed employment milestones
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Up to $2,000 relocation assistance for eligible applicants moving to Cairns
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Eligibility for performance bonuses after completing probation
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Paid technical, customer-service and professional-development training
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Modern CCTV, hydro-jetting, locating, leak-detection and excavation equipment
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Administrative, scheduling and customer-service support
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Formal performance and remuneration reviews
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Merit-based progression into senior and leadership responsibilities
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THE POSITION
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Your responsibilities may include:
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Diagnosing plumbing, drainage and hot-water faults
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Completing residential and commercial maintenance work
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Clearing blocked drains using hydro-jetting equipment
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Conducting CCTV inspections and identifying drainage defects
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Repairing and replacing sewer, stormwater and water services
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Installing and servicing hot-water systems
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Completing plumbing installations, upgrades and project work
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Operating excavation equipment where trained and authorised
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Explaining findings and suitable repair options to customers
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Obtaining approval before undertaking additional work
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Preparing accurate job notes, photographs, reports and documentation
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Following company safety systems, workplace policies and procedures
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Maintaining company vehicles, equipment, tools and stock
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Supporting apprentices and less-experienced team members
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Leading through workmanship, reliability, accountability and attitude
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Participating in a rotating after-hours roster under agreed written conditions
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QUALIFIED-PLUMBER REQUIREMENTS
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To work independently as a qualified plumber, you should have:
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A current Queensland occupational plumber and drainer licence; or an eligible interstate equivalent with the ability to obtain Queensland recognition
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Certificate III in Plumbing or an accepted equivalent qualification
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Current unrestricted driver licence
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Construction White Card
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Strong maintenance and diagnostic plumbing experience
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The ability to organise and complete assigned jobs independently
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Skilled customer communication and problem-solving skills
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Confidence using a mobile phone or tablet for job management
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A dependable employment history and verifiable references
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A willingness to complete both service and project work
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Respect for customers, fellow employees and company property
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Experience with gas, blocked drains, CCTV, hydro-jetting, hot-water systems, leak detection, backflow, TMVs, excavation or pipe relining will be highly regarded.
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FOURTH-YEAR APPRENTICES
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Capable fourth-year plumbing apprentices approaching completion are welcome to apply.
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This may suit an apprentice looking for broader practical experience, stronger mentoring, varied work and a stable position after qualification.
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Fourth-year applicants should provide:
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Evidence of their registered plumbing apprenticeship
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Training contract and RTO details
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Current competency or academic transcript
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Details of completed and outstanding units
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Expected apprenticeship-completion date
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Evidence of practical workplace experience
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Recent employer, supervisor or trade references
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Any appointment will be subject to successfully transferring the apprenticeship and training arrangements.
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Apprentice remuneration will be determined separately according to age, apprenticeship year, award requirements and demonstrated capability. The advertised $50–$58 hourly range applies to qualified plumbers independently performing the complete role.
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Upon completion of the apprenticeship and receipt of the required Queensland occupational licence, the employee's responsibilities, position and remuneration will be formally reviewed.
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LEADERSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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You do not need to arrive with a management title.
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At Alfa, leadership begins with personal responsibility, quality workmanship, safety, communication and supporting other team members.
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Employees who consistently demonstrate strong performance, mentoring ability, commercial awareness and reliability may progress into senior and team-leader responsibilities.
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No leadership appointment or pay increase is automatic. Progression is based on demonstrated performance and the operational requirements of the business.
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RELOCATION TO CAIRNS
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Applications are welcomed from qualified plumbers and suitable fourth-year apprentices throughout Australia.
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Eligible applicants relocating to Cairns may receive reimbursement of up to $2,000 for pre-approved moving expenses, subject to receipts and the conditions contained in the written employment offer.

📌 Maintenance Plumber - $50-$58/Hr + Vehicle + Bonuses | Cairns (Queensland)
🏢 Alfa Plumbing Gas Services
📍 Queensland