Irrigation Fitter
Location: City of Wanneroo
Duration: 6 weeks with possibility of extension
Pay Rate: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Irrigation Fitter with previous operations and maintenance experience on commercial irrigation systems and preferably knowledge of bore, pump and motor systems.

Purpose:
Operate and maintain the City’s irrigation systems.

Duties:

• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs of irrigation systems
• Conduct inspections and testing on commercial irrigation systems
• Program irrigation controllers to meet operational requirements
• Modify current irrigation systems / install new irrigation systems
• Operate small plant / equipment
• Maintain tools, equipment and plant
• Liaise / work with supervisors and other City service units
• Respond to public / customer enquiries
• Provide work reports
• Report immediately to supervisor any field conditions that could pose a risk to public or sporting user groups
• Comply with all policies and procedures and relevant legislation
• Exercise duty of care in line with Health and Safety policies

Essential:

• Operations and maintenance experience with commercial irrigation systems
• Proven communication skills
• Experience in the efficient use of information systems and technology
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Capable of physical manual labour
• C class vehicle licence
• Safety awareness certification
• National Police Clearance less than three months old
• Knowledge of the practical application of Work Health and Safety measures in the workplace including hazard identification in parks and reserves

Desirable:

• First Aid certification
• Knowledge of bore, pump and motor systems
  

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.