Maintenance-Persons for hire in Cairns, Queensland

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  • Ready to work now

    493

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service
    7%
    Communication Skills
    6%
    Microsoft Office
    4%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    42%
    High school diploma or GED
    27%
    Bachelor's degree
    12%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    20%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • E LECLERC
    • GFG Alliance
    • Signature Staff
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    33%
    2-5 years
    33%
    More than 5 years
    33%

Browse Indeed's database of 493 profiles for Maintenance-Persons in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 12 Nov 2026

Maintenance Person: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $125,450 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $103,281 – $152,377 yearly
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  • Delivery Driver / Warehouse Store Person

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceCertificate IIEducationBusinessCertificate I

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer CommunicationCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeComputer SkillsCustomer Support
  • Casual Labourer

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Community ServicesCertificate IVBusiness AdministrationFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckStandard Mental Health First Aid+6 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCultural CompetencyStakeholder EngagementYouth Work
  • Maintenance officer

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceCertificate IIConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Certificate II in Horticulture (AHC20422)

    Skills

    Time ManagementMaintenanceProperty MaintenanceFacilities MaintenanceElectrical SystemsSafe Working at Heights
  • EXPERIENCE AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ENTREPRENEUR, BNB HOST, HOSPITALITY MANAGER

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationResponsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) – VictoriaFood Handling CertificateRSABLS Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementKitchen HygieneSafe Work PracticesCleaning and Sanitation Procedure ImplementationChemical Handling Safety ProceduresFood Handling
  • Terminal Operator

    Redlynch, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IIIHR LicenceCN TicketDogging TicketSlewing Mobile Crane LicenceForklift Licence

    Skills

    Safe Work PracticesMicrosoft WordLifting EquipmentRisk AssessmentsRisk Reporting ProceduresLogistics Cargo Handling
  • Fitter and Turner

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceManual Driver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Work Safely at HeightsConfined Space Entry+2 more

    Skills

    Meal PreparationGardeningWeldingLawn CareSkill in Interpreting Technical DrawingsBlueprint Reading

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What's the average time to fill a maintenance person role?

The average time to fill a maintenance person role is 51 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do maintenance-persons tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a maintenance person include: customer service, communication skills and microsoft office.

What licenses or certifications are common for maintenance-persons?

Common licenses or certifications for maintenance-persons include: White Card, First Aid Certification and Construction Induction Card (White Card).

What are some job titles related to maintenance-persons?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to maintenance-persons include: EXPERIENCE AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES entrepreneur, BNB host, HOSPITALITY MANAGER, delivery driver / warehouse store person and maintenance officer.

What level of education is common for a maintenance person?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a maintenance person in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a maintenance person?

Most maintenance-persons have 11 years of professional experience.

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