Field Maintenance Tech – Water & Wastewater (L1)

Sydney Water; Sydney; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional growth and development

24/7 wellbeing support

Discounted private health insurance

Parental leave (18 weeks) and family支持

Fitness Passport

Novated leasing

Job summary

Sydney Water is seeking a Maintenance Technician Level 1 in the Sydney South & Eastern Suburbs to join our Network Maintenance Group. You will respond to urgent callouts, repair water mains, and help maintain essential water and wastewater infrastructure across Greater Sydney.

The role covers North and West regions including Ryde, Seven Hills, Warriewood, Leura, Potts Hill, Prestons, and St Marys. Expect rostered afternoon and night shifts with allowances and paid weekend overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing or drainage is desirable.
• Trade certificates in plumbing or water/ civil construction are advantageous.
• Licensing and safety qualifications are required or pursued on selection.

Responsibilities

• Respond to urgent callouts and repair water mains.
• Maintain water and wastewater assets using field technology.
• Coordinate daily work and provide on-site support.
• Adhere to safety protocols and PPE at all times.
• Assist in standby and call-out procedures under the enterprise agreement.

Skills

Strong safety focus

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Effective communication

Education

Certificate III in Plumbing

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Excavator ticket

Confined spaces ticket

Job description

Sydney Water is seeking a Maintenance Technician Level 1 in the Sydney South & Eastern Suburbs to join our Network Maintenance Group. You will respond to urgent callouts, repair water mains, and help maintain essential water and wastewater infrastructure across Greater Sydney.

The role covers North and West regions including Ryde, Seven Hills, Warriewood, Leura, Potts Hill, Prestons, and St Marys. Expect rostered afternoon and night shifts with allowances and paid weekend overtime.