About the role

Mater Engineering and Maintenance currently has a wonderful opportunity for a Plumber to join the team in a permanent full-time basis working a 9-day fortnight.

In this role you will carry out repairs and maintenance tasks to Mater Health Services facilities as directed in order to maintain the Mater facilities in a safe and well-presented condition.

Salary range: $39.90 - $46.00 per hour plus 11.5% super and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

Key duties will include:

• Ensure effective communication with Trade Group Manager on a regular basis throughout the day on issues regarding daily work plan and work activities.
• Ensure all work is carried out in a manner providing the safety of patients, visitors and staff whilst ensuring all access and services are maintained where practical.
• Provide quality technical skills and knowledge to ensure all work is completed in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Interact and coordinate effectively with workshop team members and other trade disciplines to ensure positive job outcomes on multi trade tasks.
• Record accurate data on provided iPads including job sheets and timesheets and sign as required on a daily basis.
• Provide 24hour maintenance service by participating in on-call roster will be required

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess the following:

• Certificate III in Plumbing and Drainage or higher
• Current full Occupational Plumbing and Drainage Licence
• An understanding of Occupational, Health, Safety and Welfare Legislation and Regulations pertaining to Plumbing.
• Demonstrated experience in building hydraulics maintenance
• Current Thermostatic Mixing Valve (TMV) and Backflow Prevention endorsements
• A good understanding of servicing, testing and replacement of TMVs and backflow prevention devices
• Demonstrated experience in the use of electric eels and various drain clearing equipment including CCTV pipe inspection cameras
• Current “C” Class Driver’s licence
• Well-developed time management and organisation skills
• Sound verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in a team environment
• Ability to work unsupervised and autonomously

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Access to salary packaging arrangements, allocate living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Great Work life Balance 
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Discounted gym membership and other leisure/lifestyle centres
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Applications close on Thursday 28th November 2024.

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.