QPAMS is a Townsville-based remediation, coatings and height-access contractor. We have been engaged to remove and replace all high-elevation gutters and downpipes across three multi-storey residential strata buildings of up to 8 levels. The buildings are fully occupied and located in a coastal, cyclonic wind region (Region C).
The works are like-for-like replacement with slotted gutter and PVC downpipes. Existing discharge points and drainage configuration are retained. The engagement is for this single project only and ends at project completion.
About the role
This is a specialist rope access role. You will remove and install long-length metal roof drainage while suspended on ropes, on occupied high-rise buildings, with live solar PV on the roofs. The role is not general maintenance or painting.
Duties
- Rig and work from twin-rope systems on certified anchors on metal roof edges, including edge and rope-cut protection.
- Remove existing corroded gutter, brackets and downpipes on ropes, and lower them under control to a ground landing team.
- Haul, position and install 6 m Colorbond gutter lengths on ropes, using strapped stiffeners and multi-point picks.
- Install region-appropriate brackets and stainless fixings at specified centres, set the gutter to fall, and seal joints and spouts.
- Install PVC downpipes, bends and elbows down multi-storey elevations.
- Protect completed gutters and solar PV arrays during rope operations.
- Work under QPAMS SWMS, rescue plans and daily pre-start meetings.
Essential criteria
- Current IRATA certification at the level applied for (Level 2 or Level 3), with a verified logbook showing at least [insert] logged rope hours.
- Demonstrated experience installing metal gutter while suspended on ropes on buildings of 4 storeys or more. Repair-only or cleaning experience does not meet this criterion.
- Experience rigging, hauling and lowering long or awkward materials on rope systems.
- Experience working on occupied buildings with public and resident exclusion zones.
- Construction Induction (White Card), or ability to obtain one before starting.
Desirable
- Experience in cyclonic or high-wind coastal regions.
- Experience working around rooftop solar PV.
Selection process Shortlisted applicants will complete a technical questionnaire and an interview.
They will also need to provide their IRATA logbook and details of at least two comparable rope-suspended gutter installation projects, with referees.
How to apply
Send your résumé, IRATA certificate and logbook summary, and a short description of your rope-suspended gutter installation projects to Amie Bundalian.