Irrigation Technician
Sydney, Blacktown, New South Wales (NSW) Blacktown City Council
Job Ref: | BC2827 |
Employer: | Blacktown City Council |
Job Type: | Full Time |
City: | Sydney, Blacktown |
Post Date: | 26/04/2024 14:25 |
Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 435,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia. Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future. Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities. About the opportunity Are you an experienced irrigation technician with excellent diagnostic skills? Do you have a passion for irrigation and providing quality turf surfaces for the sporting community? Are you hands-on and enjoy variety where no working day is the same? If so, then this is an opportunity that you cannot miss! Blacktown City Council are dedicated to providing quality and safe sporting surfaces for the entire community. With over 165 individual sports fields and the expected construction of over 20 new sports fields in the City over the next 10 years, you cannot afford to let this opportunity pass. We seeking a highly motivated, appropriately qualified, and experienced Irrigation Technician to lead and work with a small team to maintain sports field irrigation systems throughout the City. Duties include irrigation/pumping system repairs, design, installation, diagnostics, hazard reporting, and contractor supervision to ensure that all sports field irrigation systems are operating efficiently and effectively. If this position sparks your interest then come and join us as we strive to build the best. Qualifications and experience Essential:
Desirable:
Remuneration and benefits The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
Our commitment to safety Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing. We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. Position description Click here to view or download the position description. Closing date: Friday 10 May 2024, 11.59 pm Contact officer: Rod Springall on 9839 6099 |