Irrigation & Open Spaces Maintenance Specialist

Whitsunday Regional Council; Whitsunday Regional; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Working Fortnight

5 Weeks Annual Leave

15 Days Personal Leave

17.5% Annual Leave Loading

Salary Sacrifice Opportunities

Learning and Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Whitsunday Regional Council in Bowen is seeking an Open Spaces and Irrigation Maintenance Officer to join the Open Spaces and Cemeteries team. This hands-on role maintains irrigation infrastructure and supports the presentation of parks, sports fields and cemeteries.

You’ll install, program, operate and repair irrigation systems, monitor water use and keep records. A C Class Licence and White Card are required, with a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience installing, operating, maintaining and repairing irrigation systems, including fault diagnosis.
• Ability to operate plant and equipment safely for open spaces and cemetery operations.
• Licence C Class Manual Driver Licence and White Card required.

Responsibilities

• Installing, programming, operating, maintaining and repairing irrigation systems and associated infrastructure.
• Diagnosing faults involving controllers, valves, solenoids, sprinklers, pipework, pumps.
• Inspecting irrigation systems, monitoring water use and improving efficiency.
• Maintaining records of defects, inspections, repairs and stock.
• General grounds maintenance: mowing, weed control and amenity tasks.
• Assist with cemetery maintenance, event prep, irrigation projects and disaster response as required.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Fault diagnosis

Plant & equipment operation

Safety & teamwork

Education

C Class Manual Driver Licence

White Card (Construction Safety Induction)

Job description

Whitsunday Regional Council in Bowen is seeking an Open Spaces and Irrigation Maintenance Officer to join the Open Spaces and Cemeteries team. This hands-on role maintains irrigation infrastructure and supports the presentation of parks, sports fields and cemeteries.

You’ll install, program, operate and repair irrigation systems, monitor water use and keep records. A C Class Licence and White Card are required, with a commitment to safety and teamwork.