Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician


Company
The Peterson School
Location
Beacon Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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Job Description
Company: Commonwealth Land Trust, Inc. Location: Roxbury, Dorchester and Beacon HillThe Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance across multiple residential properties. This role requires strong technical skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to work independently while supporting a diverse resident population.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:Apartment turnoversPlumbing maintenance and repairElectrical maintenance and repairHVAC maintenance and repairAppliance repairHanging doors; replacing locks and keysCarpentry, drywall, and paintingFlooring installation and repairJanitorial services, groundskeeping, and snow removalMaintaining a high level of cleanliness and safety throughout all propertiesResponding to maintenance requests and emergencies in a timely mannerParticipating in on-call rotation for after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergenciesRequired Experience / SkillsAbility to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writingExcellent customer service skillsSelf-starter with the ability to take initiative and work independentlyAbility to diagnose and remedy maintenance issues efficientlyReliable vehicle required to perform essential job dutiesAbility to work comfortably with individuals of varying racial/ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, languages, and socio-economic statusesComfort working with populations including, but not limited to:Chronically homeless individualsPeople living with HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis CIndividuals with substance use disordersIndividuals living with mental illnessInstructions To ApplyPlease email resumes to:[email protected]@[email protected] This!

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Q What is the 2026 minimum hourly rate including penalties for qualified plumbers under the Plumbing Award?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, the minimum wage for plumbers in Australia is AU$26.45 per hour under the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award as of 1 July 2026. This includes a base rate plus AU$0.95 tool allowance and AU$18.75 daily travel allowance. Overtime rates apply at 1.5 times for the first three hours after 38 weekly hours.
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According to the Department of Home Affairs, overseas plumbers must hold a Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) with plumbing listed on the Core Skills Occupation List. The minimum annual salary threshold is AU$73,150 as of 1 July 2026. The visa is valid for up to four years and requires a positive skills assessment from TRA plus employer sponsorship.
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As per the Australian Skills Quality Authority, applicants need a Certificate III in Plumbing (CPC32420) completed via a registered training organisation plus 1,200 hours of supervised on-the-job experience. A state-issued plumbing licence is mandatory before starting paid work. No formal university degree is required.
Q Which documents are mandatory when applying for a plumber position through official Australian channels in 2026?
According to Services Australia, applicants must submit a current plumber licence, Certificate III qualification, tax file number declaration, and proof of Australian work rights via VEVO check. A national police check dated within the last 12 months is also required for most roles. Applications without these four items are rejected outright.
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