3rd Year Plumbing Apprentice – Maintenance & Drainage
Ready to Move from Construction into Maintenance?
Sewer Surgeon is a well-established plumbing company based in Strathfield South, NSW, specialising in plumbing maintenance, blocked drains, CCTV inspections, high-pressure water jetting, drainage repairs and pipe relining.
We’re looking for a
3rd Year Plumbing Apprentice
who has developed solid experience in construction plumbing but is now looking to broaden their skills and move into
maintenance, drainage and specialist plumbing work .
If you’re confident with rough-ins and stacks but want to become a more well-rounded plumber, this could be a great next step.
About the Role
This is a full-time position where you’ll work alongside experienced plumbers across a wide range of residential, commercial and strata maintenance work.
We’re not expecting you to already know everything about drainage.
What we are looking for is someone with good construction plumbing fundamentals who is keen to learn how to properly diagnose, repair and maintain plumbing and drainage systems.
You’ll gain hands‑on experience in:
General plumbing maintenance and repairs
Diagnosing plumbing faults and finding solutions
Blocked sewer and stormwater drains
High-pressure water jetting
CCTV drain inspections
Sewer and stormwater repairs
Excavation and drainage installations
Pipe relining and trenchless pipe rehabilitation
Robotic cutting and specialised drainage equipment
Working directly with customers, strata managers and property managers
The goal is to help you become a plumber who can confidently
diagnose a problem,
understand why it has happened and know how to fix it properly .
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a 3rd Year Plumbing Apprentice who:
Has positive experience in construction plumbing
Is competent completing rough‑ins
Is competent working on stacks
Understands basic plumbing principles and installations
Wants to transition from predominantly construction work into maintenance
Is keen to become highly competent in sewer and stormwater drainage
Is willing to learn CCTV, jetting and pipe relining
Is comfortable dealing with customers and working in occupied properties
Has a strong work ethic and takes pride in their work
Can work both independently and as part of a team
Is reliable, organised and willing to take responsibility
Holds a valid manual NSW driver licence
Has reliable transport to and from our Strathfield South premises
Previous drainage or maintenance experience is beneficial, but
not essential . We’re more interested in finding someone with good plumbing fundamentals and the right attitude to learn.
What’s on Offer
Competitive apprentice wages
Guaranteed full‑time weekly pay
Opportunities for overtime and bonuses
Hands‑on training from experienced maintenance and drainage plumbers
Training in specialised drainage and pipe relining equipment
Exposure to plumbing work beyond standard construction
A supportive team environment
Genuine opportunities to continue progressing after completing your apprenticeship
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