Plumber and Drainer

Banana Shire Council; Australia; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Banana Shire Council is seeking a Plumbing/Municipal Technician to support the council's water supply and sewerage infrastructure. You will operate and maintain reticulation schemes, assist with project planning and install assets to approved standards.

The role includes supervising crew, mentoring apprentices, handling stock, and providing technical advice, with weekend/on-call duties and a strong emphasis on safety and community service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction and maintenance in water and/or wastewater.
• Ability to coordinate projects and resources.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Good numeracy and basic computer skills.
• Commitment to EEO and WHS principles.
• Desirable: Local Government experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Council’s water supply and sewerage reticulation schemes and infrastructure.
• Assist with the development of project plans and resource allocation.
• Carry out the construction and installation of water and sewer assets to the approved standard.
• Assist with maintenance of Water and Sewerage Treatment Plants and reticulation operations.
• Oversee activities by labourers, plant operators and contractors on projects.
• Supervise, train and mentor apprentices as required.
• Review stock consumption levels and advise on orders.
• Assist with municipal swimming pool maintenance as required.
• Provide technical advice in maintenance and operation of reticulation schemes.
• Collect samples for treatment staff as required.
• Maintain log sheets, asset records and monthly reports.
• Respond to enquiries from internal and external customers promptly.
• Promote the Council’s image and public relations.
• Liaise with clients, staff, public and authorities; exchange information.
• Undertake routine admin tasks like timesheets.
• Assist senior staff to improve processes and develop new practices.
• Participate in training and disaster management exercises.
• Undertake other duties consistent with skills and training.

Skills

Water/wastewater construction & maint.

Project coordination

Teamwork

Interpersonal & written communication

Numeracy

Basic computer skills

EEO & WHS principles

Local Government experience

Education

Queensland C class manual driver’s licence

Current licensed plumber

White Card – Safe Induction

HR driver’s licence (Desirable)

Gas licence or equivalent (Desirable)

Plant Tickets (skidsteer, excavator, forklift, backhoe) (Desirable)

Confined Space, MUTCD Level 2, Breathing Apparatus, Class A Asbestos, Trenching & Shoring (Desirable)

Job description

GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION

To provide a high standard of plumbing support to Council’s water supply and sewerage infrastructure and assets in order to sustain and deliver quality service to the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and maintain Council’s water supply and sewerage reticulation schemes and infrastructure
• Assist with the development of project plants and resource allocation
• Carry out the construction and installation of water and sewer assets to the approved standard
• Assist with the maintenance of Water and Sewerage Treatment Plants and management of reticulation and maintenance of operations as required
• Oversee the activities undertaken by labourers, plant operators and contractors assigned to specific projects
• Supervise, train and mentor apprentices as required under apprenticeship arrangements
• Review stock consumption levels and advise of order requirements
• Assist with municipal swimming pool maintenance as required
• Provide technical advice in the maintenance and operation of reticulation schemes
• Collect samples for treatment staff as required
• Maintain log sheets, asset records and monthly reports
• Respond to enquiries from internal and external customers promptly and professionally
• Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
• Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining information
• Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. timesheets
• Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices, as required
• Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
• Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

Compulsory

• Queensland ‘C’ class manual driver’s licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence)
• Current licenced plumber
• General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) Certification – White Card.

Desirable

• Queensland ‘HR’ class manual driver’s licence
• Gas licence or equivalent
• Plant Tickets, including but not limited to skidsteer loader, excavator, forklift and backhoe
• Current Confined Space, MUTCD Level 2, Breathing Apparatus, Class A Asbestos and Trenching and Shoring qualifications.

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Compulsory

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in performing construction and maintenance activities within the water and/or wastewater industry
• Proven ability to coordinate specific projects
• Excellent team work skills
• Sound level of interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Sound numeracy skills
• Basic computer and keyboard skills
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.

Desirable

• Experience in Local Government industry.

CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS

The employee agrees to comply with the following:

• Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Customer service standards
• Council’s Code of Conduct
• Environment and Sustainability policy and procedure
• Anti-discrimination legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activities
• Human Resources policies and procedures
• Financial Management policies and procedures
• Records Management policies and procedures
• Disaster Management policies and procedures.

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• The employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a class ‘C’ manual driver’s licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council
• The employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as required
• The employee agrees to participate in an on call roster
• The employee acknowledges that this role has been identified as working in an ‘at risk work location’ and/or is an ‘at risk worker’ and subsequently agrees to be protected by the relevant immunisations in accordance with Council’s Staff Immunisation Program and will participate in required health monitoring in accordance with the guidelines set out by council and relevant legislation and industry standards
• The employee acknowledges this role is physically demanding and requires an adequate level of fitness to be held and maintained in order to successfully undertake manual labouring tasks.