Irrigation Fitter

We are partnering with a local government seeking an experienced Irrigation Fitter to maintain the City's irrigation infrastructure.

**Programmed Skilled Workforce is a leading provider of managed workforce and training services.**

We are partnering with a local government seeking an experienced Irrigation Fitter to maintain the City's irrigation infrastructure.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive Remuneration
- Additional Superannuation Matching up to 4.5%
- Free AFAC membership, free parking and access to a wide range of benefits
- Great team environment

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Test irrigation systems for satisfactory operations and replace or repair as necessary e.g. pipes, valves, sprinklers etc.
- Develop and implement in assistance with the Supervisor Irrigation the yearly irrigation maintenance programs
- Monitor and report any faults, damage, etc. on equipment/plant to Supervisor Irrigation
- Program irrigation controllers and monitor watering times and schedules within designated areas
- Carry out any minor additions/alterations to existing irrigation systems as directed
- Collect bore flow data on a monthly basis or as required
- Complete materials requisition forms for authorisation by Supervisor
- Be available for after-hours callouts if required

**About you**:

- Possession of an Irrigation Installation qualification or relevant experience
- Experience with large scale irrigation systems as well as developing and working programmed irrigation schedules
- Experience in safely and effectively using equipment pertaining to irrigation operations
- Working knowledge of all pumps, switchgear faults and associated pumping equipment, variable speed drive, filtration units and irrigation controllers
- Sound knowledge of fault diagnosis, programmed maintenance, repair and installation of irrigation systems, bores and their constructions, solenoid valves as well as sprinkler types and their operation
- An ability to correctly interpret drawings/specifications and undertake work to acceptable standards
- Be conversant in the collection and preparation of data for pumps, bores for maintenance schedules
- Be able to set priorities, manage own time and meet deadlines when working in a team or unsupervised

You must possess a current 'C' Class Drivers Licence, basic Traffic Worksite Management Cert, Construction Induction Card, HR Licence and produce a police clearance that is less than 3 months old.

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We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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