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Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Trades Classification HBEA8 Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld Job ad reference QLD/CAH556233 Closing date 26-Apr-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Please see role description Contact person Phillip Anderson Contact details 074226 4602
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The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.
About us:
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About you:
In your new role you will…
- Demonstrate ability to provide professional trade level plumbing services in the day-to-day operation of a large organisation with a substantial asset base.
- Demonstrate experience in Preventive Plumbing Maintenance/Servicing as well as new installations and emergency break downs.
- Possess a sound knowledge or have the ability to acquire knowledge of Statutory Acts, Regulations and Standards applicable to building services in Queensland.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will be required to maintain Cairns & Hinterland Hospital & Health Service (CHHHS) assets including but not limited to preventative and corrective maintenance on lines of reticulation, LP gas equipment, hot and cold water pumps and related equipment, potable and non - potable storage tanks, tap-ware and valves, basins/sinks, thermostatic mixing valves, RPZ valves, roofs, stormwater and sewage runoff, bore water installations, central RO and filtration plant, showers, toilet fixtures and fittings, solar hot water installations and pan sanitisers within qualifications held.
About your role:
- Carry out minor new works as directed by the Line Manager. This may include but not be restricted to running services for new building works and the installation of new equipment supporting fixed services.
- Carry out water testing as per the CHHHS Water Risk Management Plan, this will include weekly and quarterly testing at Atherton, Mareeba and Herberton facilities.
- Update changes to plant & equipment data required to keep the QH Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) current for all CHHHS sites.
- Supervision & training of apprentices.
Mandatory inclusion:
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland
Further information
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