Senior Irrigation Technician

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

The Christchurch City Council parks team is growing in a new and exciting direction. We want you to be part of our dedicated team.

The Metropolitan Parks Sports Turf Team are responsible for the development and maintenance of Green Assets throughout the City Council parks network. The Senior Irrigation Technician provides leadership and day to day management of the Christchurch City Council Parks irrigation network. You will have a high level of problem-solving ability and bring with you experience managing and repairing a variety of Irrigation systems.

We are looking for a passionate individual who will inspire their peers to ensure our Parks Irrigation systems are operating effectively meeting the diverse needs of the community we serve. You will promote a culture of continuous improvement; influencing change and encouraging our team to manage our Parks water use efficiently.

About the role:

  • Lead and carry out proactive and reactive physical maintenance on the parks irrigation network as directed.
  • Work with parks maintenance staff to ensure irrigations systems are programmed and running efficiently
  • Identify and notify appropriate works that require Council's contractors to complete with appropriate time frames as well as remedy (where possible) and report hazards so that our park visitors and staff are safe.
  • Programme and complete seasonal maintenance and auditing activities to ensure the irrigation network is operating optimally.

About you:

  • As a minimum you will have 10 years relevant irrigation maintenance exposure with 5 years supervisory and project management experience
  • An ability to build strong relationships across the business
  • Previous leadership as well as technical experience
  • Relevant Trade Qualification (Level 4 water Reticulation) and/or practical experience in a similar role
  • IQP Backflow Certification
  • Full driver's license

Join a team that is committed and passionate about our green spaces and are on a shared journey of enhancing these spaces for our city to use.

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

  • Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
  • Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
  • Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

Feel like you don't meet every single requirement of the job description?

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Additional information:

Hours of work: hours a week
Location: This position is primarily based at Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Augustine Drive, Christchurch,8025
Salary: The salary band for this position goes from $78, ,182 based off a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.

Reference # 34019

Posted on 11 Jun 2024

Closes on 25 Jun :59

Location(s) Central City

Expertise Environment, Parks & Outdoor spaces

Job level(s) 7 to 10 years, 10 plus years, 3 to 5 years, 5 to 7 years

Central City | Post date: 14 Jun 2024 | Close date: 24 Jun :55 | Expertise: Engineering | Work Type: Permanent, Full-time

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