RACV Royal Pines Resort - Irrigation Technician
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About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Irrigation Technician to join our golf course maintenance team. In this physical role, you'll play a key role in the operation, maintenance, repair, and development of irrigation and drainage systems across our championship golf course and resort grounds.
This could be just the right role for you?
Reporting to the Golf Course Superintendent, your key responsibilities include:
* Perform regular irrigation system maintenance to industry standards
* Monitor and maintain automated irrigation systems (eg Rainbird)
* Diagnose faults and complete timely repairs to minimise disruption to play
* Identify opportunities to optimise systems through technology upgrades and water conservation measures
* Liaise with contractors and communicate daily irrigation programming needs to management
* Ensure compliance with Gold Coast City Water Guidelines for recycled water usage.
* Maintain safety standards by barricading work areas, displaying signage, and notifying stakeholders.
* Document and report all works, faults, and issues accurately
* Assist the team to undertake general duties as required
Royal Pines is open 7 days week. Our golf course maintenance team work 38 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 5.30am-2pm, Friday 5.30am-11.30am and one rotating weekend per month, Saturday & Sunday 5am-9am. Availability to work these hours is required.
What you'll need to be successful
* Knowledge of irrigation principles, hydraulics, and electrical systems, with experience in Rainbird or Toro irrigation operating systems
* Certificate in irrigation or plumbing
* Confined space entry permit/licence, desirable
* Experience with high-pressure pipes and fittings
* Comprehensive understanding of irrigation systems and troubleshooting automated sprinklers
* Knowledge of recycledli>
* Ability to identify faults, troubleshoot effectively, and implement timely solutions
* Skilled in manual tasks, excavation, skid steer operation, and manual handling
* Eye for detail and take pride in your work
* Clear communication skills and work well in a team environment
* Understanding of work health and safety practices
* Ability to perform physical requirements of manual labour & heavy lifting
We are offering
* Permanent Full-time 38 hours week
* Competitive Salary + penalties weekends & public holidays
* Generous employee benefits and discounts on RACV products & 10 resorts
* Training, development and career progression opportunities
* Great team culture + e mployee of the month awards & recognitionprograms
* Uniform
* Parking onsite
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Application process
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Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and consent to a criminal record check.
Additionally, Applicants must confirm their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position as outlined in the Job Task Analysis - Golf Course Grounds and whether any reasonable adjustments may be required.
At RACV, we believe that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is an important element in our continued success. We want our people to feel welcome, supported and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and/or the role, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know.
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