Estimator
About the company
Description Dispatch Maintenance is a property maintenance company in Brisbane, Australia. We work exclusively for residential property managers, handling the repairs and upkeep on their rental properties. We are growing fast and need a dedicated estimator to turn job requests into accurate, fast quotes.
Our values (we hire to these)
- Reliability: we do what we say, when we say. Quotes go out on time, every time.
- Property Managers First: our clients are busy. Every quote should be clear, accurate and easy for them to approve.
- No Shortcuts: we do the job properly. A quote that guesses low costs us later.
- Honesty: if you are unsure, say so. If something is out of scope, flag it. We would rather know.
We run this business like a team that plays to win. If you care about getting it right and want to grow with a company, you will fit in well here.
Your tasks
- Review job requests, photos and notes from property managers and our technicians
- Estimate how long each job will take, by task and in total
- List the materials needed, with quantities and current Australian pricing (Bunnings is our main supplier)
- Build a clear, itemised quote ready for us to send
- Flag anything that sits outside our scope so we can refer it on
- Keep a growing price and time library so quotes get faster and more consistent
The type of work we quote
- Interior and exterior painting
- Plastering and wall patching
- Ceiling resheeting
- Door handles, locks, hinges and door adjustments
- Recarpeting and floor coverings
- Mould removal and treatment
- Tile repairs, silicone and grout
- Tap washers and basic fixture replacements
- Blinds, fly screens, curtain rails and general fit-offs
- Any other general handyman and minor repair work on rental homes
Our scope boundaries (you must know these)
- Handyman work only. We do not do any licensed trade work: no electrical, no licensed plumbing, no gas
- No roof work of any kind and nothing above gutter height
- No structural work, wall removal or demolition
Requirements
What we are looking for
- Real background in property maintenance, handyman work, building or renovation estimating
- Practical knowledge of how long jobs actually take on site, not just theory
- Strong understanding of materials, quantities and costing across many trades
- Attention to detail and accuracy with numbers
- Clear written English
- Full availability Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm AEST, extending to 6pm AEST when the role moves to full time
- Experience with Australian residential properties, rental maintenance or field service software (Fergus, Tradify, ServiceM8) is a strong advantage
Screening questions
- How long would it take to remove a standard internal bedroom door and hang a new one, including fitting the existing hinges and handle? List all materials needed.
- A bedroom wall has a 300mm hole in the plasterboard. How long would it take to patch, sand and repaint the full wall to a finish ready for a new tenant? List all materials and quantities.
- A bathroom ceiling of 2.4m x 1.8m has mould spots across about 30% of the surface. Describe your removal method, how long it takes and what materials are needed. When would you recommend resheeting instead of treating?
- A 3m x 3.6m bedroom ceiling has water damage and sagging plasterboard. How long would it take to remove and resheet it, ready for paint? List all materials and quantities.
How to apply
To apply
- Tell us about your property maintenance or estimating experience in a few sentences
- Answer the screening questions below
- Start your proposal with the word "DISPATCH" so we know you read the full post
Shortlisted applicants will complete a short paid test quote.
Other
Hours: 30 per week to start (Monday to Friday. Hours can be anytime but remains the same once set. No need to work Australian hours) A short overlap will be necessary for questions, meetings, training etc.
This role starts part time at 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Within 6 weeks it will move to full time at 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, for the right person. We are hiring for the long term, not a one-off project.
Working hours and holidays
- You must be fully available during the hours we both agree upon ongoing
- You observe your own country's public holidays, not Australian public holidays