Irrigation Maintenance Technician
Job No:
MER31
Location:
Hadfield
Expression of Interest
Internal Vacancy
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Salary: CERGAR 1-2 - $80k - $81k + Super
- 1.0 FTE Full time, maximum term
- Duration: 9 September – 22 November 2024
About the role
Are you wanting a break from your current role? Keen to upskill in a different area of maintenance? This opportunity is for you to join the Water Management Team until July 2024. This is temporary backfill role while the Irrigation Maintenance Technician goes on Long Service Leave. The Irrigation Technician is responsible for overseeing all areas of maintenance including ovals, park spaces and stormwater harvesting sites. The role reports directly to the Water Management Officer.
Each day is different and some of the tasks you will be involved in are....
- Auditing irrigation systems
- Machine operation
- Repair of irrigation systems
- Working with various departments
- Storm water harvest system maintenance
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about the outdoors, this is a role where no two days are the same
- An understanding or willingness to learn aspects of Irrigation
- Able to thrive in a new job set
Skills and experience required to perform the role
- Computer Skills – programming and emailing
- Machinery experience preferred but not essential
- Possess a continuous improvement mindset
What this role can offer
- The opportunity to work alongside a professional and supportive team
- Opportunities to harvest new skills for future development
For further information please contact Iain Ferguson on 9240 1111
Applications close: 11:30pm, Sunday 1 September 2024.
*in the case that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date).
Before submitting an application, please view the Position Description.
Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Driver's Licence.
Please have this ready when completing your application.
How to apply
If you are interested in the EOI position, please attach your resume (cover letter is not required) apply via the Scout application link MER31 and responding to the preliminary questions.
Our Commitment
In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.
Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.