POSITION DESCRIPTION

ROLE TITLE: Plumber
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTS TO: Town & Water Manager
LOCATION: Mary Street Depot, Georgetown

THIS STATEMENT REPRESENTS AN ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE OF THE PLUMBER.

Signed Position Incumbent:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Mandatory Wide ranging plumbing experience and trade certificate essential (Certificate III in
Plumbing)

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have or be able to demonstrate a
background in Water and Waste. The position requires a good general knowledge of the

regulations pertaining to Local Government.

• Current Drivers Licence. (HR License preferable)
• Construction Industry White Card.
• Certificate of Competency to operate a backhoe and forklift
• Relevant experience (preferably 5 years)
• Trade Qualified and Current
• Applicant to supply own tools of trade

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PRIMARY ROLE PURPOSE:

The purpose of this role is to undertake and oversee general operation and maintenance of
Council’s facilities comprising of all water infrastructure, swimming pool, minor building repairs
and maintenance, of Council’s water treatment plants and reticulation network.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Plumber
The incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to:
1. Undertake all Plumbing Operations of Councils including but not limited to installation
and removal of water meters, valves & hydrants, maintenance and installation of water
mains and pipes, general plumbing maintenance of council facilities including septics.
2. Undertake all Plumbing Inspections & relevant administration.
3. Be responsible for the equipment at Council’s water treatment plants that could be
subject to extreme weather events.
4. Consult with Management on the continual technology/efficiency upgrades and
modifications to ensure Council’s water production facilities and operations are of a
good standard and cost effective.
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5. Provide guidance and assistance on water production facilities at regional communities.
6. Prepare annual maintenance programs for Council’s water utilities infrastructure and
ensure that these maintenance requirements are met.
7. Undertake maintenance tasks associated with the Water Treatment Plant, River Pump
Station, Rising Main and Reservoir and other elements of Council’s water utilities
infrastructure so as to maintain appropriate levels of service.
8. Where required, monitor performance of external contractors involved in major works on
Council’s water utilities infrastructure.
9. Provide Senior Management with information on the condition of Council’s assets and
equipment and report identified defects which are outside of the normal scope of the
maintenance program.
10. Participate in regular planning meetings.
11. Ensure good interaction and communication between sections.
12. Adhere to relevant workplace health and safety and environmental policies and practices
and carry out responsibilities outlined in Council’s Safety Management Plan.
13. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets for water supply infrastructure and operations
14. Undertake other duties as directed from time to time by the Manager or Director
Engineering Services.