Irrigation Technician

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 435,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

Are you an experienced irrigation technician with excellent diagnostic skills?

Do you have a passion for irrigation and providing quality turf surfaces for the sporting community?

Are you hands-on and enjoy variety where no working day is the same?

If so, then this is an opportunity that you cannot miss!

Blacktown City Council are dedicated to providing quality and safe sporting surfaces for the entire community. With over 165 individual sports fields and the expected construction of over 20 new sports fields in the City over the next 10 years, you cannot afford to let this opportunity pass. We seeking a highly motivated, appropriately qualified, and experienced Irrigation Technician to lead and work with a small team to maintain sports field irrigation systems throughout the City.

Duties include irrigation/pumping system repairs, design, installation, diagnostics, hazard reporting, and contractor supervision to ensure that all sports field irrigation systems are operating efficiently and effectively. If this position sparks your interest then come and join us as we strive to build the best. 

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Appropriate trade qualification in turf management/Horticulture or related area
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in irrigation maintenance specifically related to sports fields or horticultural areas
• Previous experience in general sports field maintenance
• Plumbers licence or similar
• Driver’s licence.

Desirable:

• Appropriate WorkCover certificates and licences
• Staff supervision experience specifically contractor supervision
• Confined space accreditation
• Fusion welding experience.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,506.24 per week
• 38-hour working week
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

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  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
   
   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 10 May 2024, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Rod Springall on 9839 6099 

Internal ref:              BCC1866