Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations/ CMO
Position Type: Permanent Full Time (38 Hours per
week)
LGE
4 $68,726 per annum + superannuation
Location:
Townsville
Applications
close 11:45 Sunday 2 August ****
About the
role
In
this role you will:
Complete the
day-to-day irrigation maintenance activities and works
associated with the maintenance of council public irrigation
infrastructure.
Provide
technical support relating to a broad range of irrigation
assets across the TCC local government area.
Identification
and resolution of basic irrigation/plumbing problems across the
network.
Carry out
irrigation maintenance activities that encompasses auditing and
checking for faults, repair of damaged and faulty components,
replacing and upgrading of components, completing preventative
maintenance activities as required, install or maintain irrigation
systems within lawns and garden beds as directed and other
activities as directed by a Team or Crew Leader
About
you
Our
ideal candidate will have:
Demonstrated
ability to identify and repair & trouble shoot irrigation
systems, including solenoid valves, a variety of sprinkler &
drip irrigation, program standalone controllers and identify
and repair leaks in non-potable main/ lateral irrigation
lines
Demonstrated
sound knowledge of irrigation activities including procedures
for system shut down and commissioning and identification and
selection of irrigation components needed to complete assigned
tasks
Sound knowledge
of operational procedures applicable to irrigation maintenance,
particularly related to the provision of services in municipal
parks and open spaces
Current manual
"C" class driver's licence (essential)




Construction
Industry White Card ****** QLD)
Understanding
of IRRInet irrigation controller systems
(desirable)
Certificate III
in Irrigation (desirable)
First Aid
Certificate (desriable)
For further
information review the Position
Description.
Townsville City
Council is the largest local government authority in Northern
Australia.
We're committed to supporting our people through a
strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive
culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our
community.
We
have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:
5 weeks annual
leave + 17.5% leave loading
3 weeks
Personal/Carers Leave
14 weeks paid
Parental Leave
Domestic and
Family Violence Leave
Natural
Disaster Leave
Uniforms and
PPE provided (if applicable)
Annual wage
progression
Up to *13.5%
Superannuation employer contribution for contributing
members
Salary
Sacrifice opportunities
Access to a
range of learning and development opportunities, including
on-the-job learning and formal training programs
Fitness
Passport program offering discounted membership to selected
health and wellbeing facilities
Employee
Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local
businesses
Employee
Assistance Program
* The Council




contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing
employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings
subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their
ordinary time earnings.
Contact
Person: Kane
Contact
Email: ******
How to
Apply
Your
application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button.
Please
include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your
skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve
success in this role.
We also will require your resume which should
confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.
For further
information review the Position
Description.
We are
committed to creating a secure and inclusive workplace where diverse
styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,
encouraged, and respected.
People from diverse backgrounds
(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,
people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people
with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to
apply!
All successful
candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part
of the recruitment process.
Please be aware Townsville City Council
has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the
workplace.
If you need any
adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would
like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please
contact*****************or phone ************ for a confidential
discussion.
Attachments:
- Various_Irrigation Maintenance Worker (Specialist Maintenance Worker)_PD_Updated_********.pdf

📌 Irrigation Maintenance Worker (Townsville)
🏢 Townsville City Council
📍 Townsville