Irrigation General Hand

3 days ago


KalgoorlieBoulder, Australia City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Together, we're working to build a vibrant and sustainable regional city... and we would love for you to join us.

In the heart of the Goldfields, Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a modern and thriving city that embodies the true spirit of a regional community. Located approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth, more than 30,000 people call the city home and enjoy the amenities and facilities of a metropolitan city, with the lifestyle benefits that come from living in a place where nature and adventure are on your doorstep.

With new leadership, dedicated staff and a supportive Council, the City is working towards the vision of being a sustainable regional city of the future.

We are dedicated to working together to achieve the best possible outcomes and are guided by our intention to:

  • Be a clean and green city
  • Be a place people call home
  • Have facilities and services for everyone
  • Encourage and support economic development and diversification
  • Be a quality employer.

Starting from: $74,628.25

About the role

Are you passionate about maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces and making a positive impact in your community? We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Irrigation General Hand to join our team and help us achieve a high standard of presentation for our City's Parks, Gardens and Turf Areas.

Primary Purpose of the Position: As part of an Irrigation team, you will play a crucial role in upholding the City's commitment to outstanding Greenspace maintenance. Reporting to the responsible Supervisor, you will ensure our Parks, Gardens and Turf meet the highest standards of presentation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implementation and maintenance of a safe working environment, promoting duty of care and a strong focus on safety.
  • Operate a variety of plant and equipment associated with the day-to-day maintenance of the City's facilities.
  • Monitor water regimes, (i.e. site is verdant and uniformly irrigated) ensuring application rates are being effectively applied to cultivated turf and plants, maintaining healthy growth throughout the year.
  • Carry out routine reticulation system inspections, identify and rectify faults as required and maintain an acceptable level of presentation.
  • Assist with any customer enquiries promptly and project a helpful and positive image for the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
  • Contribute to the monitoring of costs by ensuring all operational activities and use of resources is undertaken with cost in mind.
  • Pre-operation inspections and routine maintenance of all plant and equipment.
  • Report to the supervisor daily for duties and discuss any major faults that may impact others.
  • Adhere to manufacturer's specifications for the installation of materials and equipment use.
  • Ensure that irrigation system repairs are carried out in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards and current best practice.
  • Perform other duties as directed when appropriate to the scope and level of this position.
  • A Construction Card (white card) is required

  • Values

  • Accountability - We take ownership of our actions and outcomes, delivering on our commitments.

  • Collaboration - We work together with respect and shared purpose to achieve common goals.
  • Teamwork - We support one another, celebrate collective success and grow stronger together.
  • Respect - We treat others with dignity, value diverse perspectives and build inclusive relationships.
  • Integrity - We act with honesty, fairness and ethical responsibility in all we do.
  • Transparency - We communicate openly, share information freely and foster trust.
  • Excellence - We pursue high standards, continuous improvement and impactful results.

Benefits

We provide employees with generous employment conditions/benefits, including:

  • Salary sacrificing
  • Flexible Working Arrangements
  • A host of health and well-being initiatives, including the Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous Superannuation contributions with the City matching up to 3% voluntary additional contributions
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Free Parking
  • Subsidised gym/leisure centre membership (at the nearby Goldfields Oasis)
  • $300 annual reimbursement for attendance at, or use of, City owned facilities
  • Rebated childcare offered
  • We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, meaning all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to the opportunities available.


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