Parks Plumber

Are you a skilled plumber looking for a rewarding job where you can make a real impact on your community?

We are looking for a dedicated Parks Plumber to join our team and help maintain and enhance the beautiful parks and outdoor spaces in our Cairns community.

Primary Objectives: Operate as directed by the Supervisor Parks Plumbing in installing and maintaining all aspects of general plumbing of City Venues assets. Also, installing and maintaining Parks Plumbing assets such as irrigation, bubblers, taps and outdoor showers throughout the LGA, in accordance with the service standards set by the City Venues unit.

Essential: Qualifications

• Current Certificate III in Plumbing / Drainage
• Current Drivers Licence to 3-tonne capacity.
• Physical wellbeing to carry out all tasks associated with Parks Plumbing.
• Endorsed Backflow certificate.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in general plumbing, including installations and maintenance, and you can work confidently with various plumbing systems.
• Experience in working with outdoor plumbing assets like taps, bubblers, and showers.
• Adherence to plumbing regulations and high customer service standards.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment, ready to assist fellow tradespeople and contribute to the team's success.
• A strong commitment to following workplace health and safety protocols, particularly with confined spaces and working at heights.
• If you’re ready to use your skills to help keep our city's parks and public spaces in top shape, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become an essential part of our Parks Plumbing team.

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Relocation assistance may be available for preferred candidates
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
Phone: (07) 4044 3310
Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council