Irrigationist Assistant

Efficient Recruitment Services Pty Ltd; South Grafton; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Efficient Recruitment Services Pty Ltd in South Grafton, NSW, is hiring an Irrigationist Assistant. The role involves assisting with installation, operation and maintenance of irrigation systems across agricultural and horticultural sites.

You will lay and repair pipes, operate pumps, monitor systems and help adjust schedules. Ideal candidates have AQF Certificate II or equivalent or 2 years of irrigation/farm experience, ability to work outdoors safely, and a willingness to perform routine

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate II or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years of irrigation/farm experience.
• Practical experience operating and maintaining irrigation systems and equipment.
• Ability to work safely outdoors and follow workplace health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, operation and maintenance of irrigation systems across agricultural and horticultural areas.
• Lay, connect and repair irrigation pipes, hoses, sprinklers, valves and drip lines.
• Operate pumps, irrigation controls and related equipment to maintain effective water distribution.
• Monitor irrigation systems and report leaks, blockages, pressure issues and other faults.
• Assist with checking soil moisture and adjusting irrigation schedules as directed.
• Carry out routine cleaning, maintenance and minor repairs of irrigation equipment and infrastructure.

Education

AQF Certificate II or equivalent

Job description

Efficient Recruitment Services Pty Ltd – South Grafton NSW

Employer: Deo Nirmaan Gold Pty Ltd

Position: Irrigationist Assistant

Salary: $78,000 - $88,000 plus Superannuation

Location: 69 Florda Gold Drive, Wells Crossing, NSW 2460, Australia

Mode: Full Time

Experience: 2 years’ experience minimum

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the installation, operation and maintenance of irrigation systems across agricultural and horticultural areas.
• Lay, connect and repair irrigation pipes, hoses, sprinklers, valves and drip lines.
• Operate pumps, irrigation controls and related equipment to maintain effective water distribution.
• Monitor irrigation systems and report leaks, blockages, pressure issues and other faults.
• Assist with checking soil moisture and adjusting irrigation schedules as directed.
• Carry out routine cleaning, maintenance and minor repairs of irrigation equipment and infrastructure.

To be successful in this role, it is essential you have:

• Relevant AQF Certificate II or equivalent qualification and at least 1 year of relevant post-qualification experience (minimum 20 hours per week); or
• At least 2 years of relevant experience (minimum 38 hours per week) in irrigation, farming, horticulture or a related field.
• Practical experience in operating and maintaining irrigation systems and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of irrigation pipes, pumps, sprinklers, valves and drip systems.
• Ability to identify irrigation faults and carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ability to work safely outdoors and follow workplace health and safety procedures.