Join a dedicated team making a positive impact on the community through effective irrigation solutions. Utilise your skills in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Work collaboratively, providing essential support to various departments while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Be part of a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and sustainability in all aspects of work.
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Irrigation Specialist to join our Facility & Fleet Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing effective plumbing and irrigation services for all Council assets, ensuring they are maintained to the highest standards. You will play a key role in both planned and reactive maintenance, emergency repairs, and overseeing upgrades and renovations for various projects.
Position Overview
Your expertise will be instrumental in identifying defects, mitigating risks, and implementing initiatives that enhance service delivery. You will collaborate with team members and other departments, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations while maintaining exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities and Requirements
- Trade Certificate and Contractor Licence in Plumbing, Drainage & Gas-fitting.
- Class C driver's licence and WHS Construction Induction Training Certificate (White Card).
- Experience in coordinating teams and estimating project requirements accurately.
- In-depth knowledge of Work Health & Safety policies and local building regulations.
We welcome individuals with additional certifications such as Elevated Work Platform (EWP), Scaffolding, and Backflow Prevention, as these will enhance your contributions to our team.
What We Offer
- Package: From $81,075 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
- Hours of work: Permanent full time 38 hours per week - 9-day fortnight
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Protected Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.
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