Skilled trades assistant

2 days ago

Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia First Response Maintenance Solutions Full time $40,000 - $80,000 per year
Job Advertisement: Skilled Trade Assistant - First Response Maintenance Solutions

Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD

About Us:

First Response Maintenance Solutions is a rapidly growing, reputable maintenance and building service provider on the Sunshine Coast. We specialise in delivering high-quality, reliable, and prompt maintenance services to commercial and residential clients. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, safety standards, and commitment to excellence. We're seeking an experienced and dedicated Skilled Trade Assistant to join our busy team.


The Role: Skilled Trade Assistant

We're looking for a highly motivated, skilled, and reliable Trade Assistant to support our qualified tradespeople (including carpenters, painters, and ) across various maintenance and small project works. This role is dynamic, requiring someone who can work autonomously and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and a strong work ethic.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting Qualified Trades: Providing direct assistance to tradespeople with their tasks, including fetching tools, preparing materials, and ensuring the workspace is ready.
  • Site Preparation & Clean-up: Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe work environment, including site set-up and meticulous clean-up upon job completion.
  • Manual Handling: Moving materials, equipment, and performing general labouring duties as required.
  • Basic Maintenance Tasks: Performing basic, unsupervised maintenance and repair tasks within your skill set (e.g., patching, painting touch-ups, minor assembly).
  • Tool & Equipment Maintenance: Ensuring tools and equipment are well-maintained, stored correctly, and in good working order.
  • Safety Compliance: Adhering strictly to all workplace health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures.

What You'll Bring:

Essential Requirements:

  • Proven Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Trade Assistant or in a similar skilled labour role, ideally within building maintenance or construction.
  • Driver's License: A current, valid Australian C-Class driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • White Card: Current Construction Induction Card (White Card).
  • Tools: Basic hand tools relevant to the role.
  • Work Ethic: Reliability, punctuality, and a strong, proactive work ethic.
  • Skills: Demonstrated competency in basic practical skills (e.g., measuring, cutting, drilling, minor carpentry or plumbing tasks).
  • Communication: Excellent communication skills and the ability to take clear direction.
  • Work Authorisation: Current Australian work authorisation is required for this position.

Highly Desirable:

  • First Aid certification.
  • Experience operating small plant/machinery (e.g., elevated work platforms, bobcats – with relevant ticket).

What We Offer:
  • Competitive Wages: Excellent hourly rate, commensurate with experience and skill level.
  • Stable Work: Consistent work with a diverse range of projects across the Sunshine Coast.
  • Positive Culture: A supportive, professional, and friendly team environment.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and development within the company.

Hourly Rate: This position offers an excellent hourly rate of $40+ per hour, commensurate with experience and skill level.

If you're a hard-working, skilled individual ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you

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