An
exciting opportunity exists for someone seeking job security and long-term
career prospects in Australia's largest horticulture company. Costa encourages motivated and physically
fit self-starters with previous irrigation experience to join experienced farm teams in the Mildura region of
Victoria to be trained as an Irrigation Technician.
The role is primarily responsible for ensuring
onsite water infrastructure is correctly monitored, repaired and maintained to
meet the farm's irrigation requirements. Flexibility
to work early starts and weekends if required to meet seasonal and
operational requirements is essential.
The role will report to the Irrigation Manager.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement
water and fertigation plans to meet seasonal requirements.
* Clean,
repair and maintain sprinkler and drip irrigation including drip lines,
filters, valves and pumps.
* Check
that irrigation has gone as scheduled and troubleshoot any issues.
* Mix and
distribute fertilisers and accurately record fertiliser usage.
* General
farm work if required.
What you'll bring to the role:
* Experience working in a similar role is preferred.
* Ability to learn about soils and irrigation.
* Problem solving skills to identify and resolve
irrigation issues, with supervision.
* Literacy and numeracy skills to maintain accurate
irrigation records.
* Basic computer skills to assess electronic soil moisture
probe data.
People
are the heart of Costa. Our employees enjoy some of the best benefits and
conditions in the industry. From competitive pay to health, wellbeing, and
further learning and development opportunities. No matter the role, you'll
always benefit from an environment that encourages and supports you to thrive,
grow and connect.