Irrigation Technician

City of Joondalup; City Of Joondalup; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Superannuation up to 15%

Job summary

The City of Joondalup is seeking a skilled Irrigation Technician to install, maintain and repair irrigation systems across the City’s parks, gardens, streetscapes and Capital Works projects, providing expert advice and excellent customer service.

You will need at least two years’ irrigation experience, knowledge of irrigation electrical components and controller equipment, and a WA MR Class Driver’s Licence with White Card and First Aid, CPR, and Traffic Management certificates (or willingness

Qualifications

• Two years of irrigation installation and maintenance experience.
• Sound knowledge of irrigation electrical components and controller equipment.
• WA MR Class Driver’s Licence and safety certificates required or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair irrigation systems across parks and streetscapes.
• Provide expert irrigation advice and customer service to staff and residents.
• Support Capital Works projects with efficient irrigation solutions.

Skills

Irrigation installation

Irrigation maintenance

Customer service

Education

WA MR Class Driver’s Licence (required)

White Card (required)

First Aid Certificate incl. CPR (required)

Traffic Management Certificates (required)

Job description

The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

• Salary: $72,053 per annum ($1,385 per week)
• Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Permanent Full Time (9-day fortnight)
• Free onsite parking
• Ref No: 25-110

The City is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our dynamic Park Operations team. As an Irrigation Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems across the City’s parks, gardens, streetscapes, and Capital Works projects. You will also provide expert irrigation advice and excellent customer service to staff, residents, and ratepayers.

To be successful in this role, you will have at least two years of experience in irrigation installation and maintenance, along with sound knowledge of irrigation electrical components and controller equipment.

The ability to safely and competently operate an excavator is essential.

To be considered for this role, applicants must hold or willing to obtain the following:

• WA “MR” Class Driver’s Licence (required).
• Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card) (required).
• Current First Aid Certificate including CPR (HLTAID011 and HLTAID009) (willing to obtain).
• Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Control Certificates (willing to obtain).
• Relevant leadership qualifications and/or demonstrated relevant experience (required).

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Further information can be obtained by calling Danny Rocamora, Supervisor Irrigation on 9400 4149.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

JAMES PEARSON

Chief Executive Officer

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.