Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking a highly motivated and qualified plumber to join Council's Water Services team.
Permanent Full-Time – 38 hours per week Location - Moree Attractive salary ranging from $35.10 per hour to $40.36 per hour(PLUS 11% Superannuation). Salary packaging options Rostered day off every 2 weeks - an extra 26 days off a year! ABOUT THE ROLE The Plumber is responsible for delivering maintenance and construction works and services to all water and sewerage supplies within the Shire. This includes:
Constructing and providing repairs to all Council's water and sewer main reticulation schemes, meeting relevant codes and standards for plumbing repairs. Repairing and Maintaining Council's Water, Sewer and Waste Pumps and Treatment Works and Plumbing Infrastructures when required. Support Council's Building Maintenance team with repairs relating to plumbing issues on Council assets. Further details about the role can be found in the Position Description.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.
ABOUT YOU Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications:
Possess a Certificate IV in Plumbing together with Contractor Licence - Plumbing. Effective communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team whilst providing supervision and clear instruction to Apprentice Plumber(s). Ability to meet deadlines and work under conflicting time pressures. Ability to work after hours when directed by the Water and Waste Superintendent and approved by the Director Infrastucture, including being on-call when requested. Sound literacy and numeracy skills with the ability to carry out mathematical calculations with proven experience in the maintenance of accurate records. Current Class MR Driver's Licence (Applicants who do not hold this licence may be considered in some instances however, must have the ability to obtain it at their own cost within three months of commencement). General Construction and Induction card. Ability to provide evidence of vaccination/immunisation for Tetanus and Hepatitis A & B and maintain currency of this throughout your period of employment. BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR COUNCIL Long service leave after 5 years of employment. Flexible working arrangements with a rostered day off every 2 weeks - an extra 26 days of a year! Salary packaging opportunities to maximise take-home pay 11% employer contribution to superannuation. 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to purchase additional annual leave. 15 days sick leave. Educational assistance for career development. PPE provided. This position closes at 11:59pm Thursday 4 July 2024. Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council's Human Resources Team on (02) ******** or via email ******** Our commitment to safety:
Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to safety. A pre-employment health check and a three-month probationary period apply to all positions. All employees are subject to drug and alcohol screening at the pre-employment health screening and random testing will occur throughout the probationary period.
Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.
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