Carpenter - Tradesperson

About the business:

We provide professional trade services to energy, marine, mining and defence clientele covering all Building, Plumbing, Roofing, Electrical & HVAC service types. 

We service Cairns, Innisfail and the Atherton Tablelands, including all surrounding suburbs and communities.

We employ 30 staff, including Carpenters, Electricians, Refrigeration Mechanics, Plumbers, Roof Plumbers and Administrative professionals.

Our business premises is located in Portsmith, Cairns, QLD. 

Position advertised:

We are looking for a permanent full-time Carpenter Tradesperson to join our Cairns based team.
 

The applicant should consider themselves a organised and reliable individual with relevant trade-based experience.

Qualifications:

You must hold a Certificate III in Carpentry to be a suitable applicant.

You must hold a General Construction Induction (White Card) to be a suitable applicant.

You must hold a National Police Check (dated within 6-months) or be willing to obtain one.

Experience:

We are looking for a candidate that has a minimum of 2-years experience as a carpentry tradesperson.

Standard work hours:

• 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday.

• 7:30am to 2:00pm Friday.

Overtime (if applicable):

• Overtime worked as continuation of standard work hours is accrued as Time-Off-In-Lieu (TOIL).

• Overtime worked as non-continuation of standard work hours, including weekends or public holidays, are paid at the relevant penalty rates.

Benefits:

• 6-monthly performance & wage reviews.

• No on-call.

• Vehicle to take home with fuel card.

• Phone allowance of $88 per month.

• Full set of work uniforms (x5) and work boots (x1).

• No physical paperwork & no manual timesheet entries, just one phone app to use each work day.

• Pay runs are weekly on a Thursday.

Tasks & responsibilities:
Below are a list of the tasks & responsibilities associated with the advertised position, this list forms the basis of our overall expectations.

• Liaise with clients using necessary forms of communication including in-person, phone, email, or text as required to fulfil the needs of the client. 
   

• Carry out the installation, repair & maintenance of building infrastructure. 
   

• Provide knowledge, guidance, training & support to apprentices. 
   

• Competently complete the entry of data into the company’s job management software via mobile phone app for each assigned job, quote, activity, or task. 
   

• Always maintain a clean appearance whilst at work, including a well pressed work uniform with a tucked-in shirt, belt & buttoned sleeves. 
   

• Demonstrate safe work habits & proper care of company vehicles, tools & equipment.