JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: Utilities Maintenance Technician SERVICE AREA: Utilities JOB PURPOSE: To ensure all tasks are completed to the highest standard as requested and/or required by the contracts, while also conducting the work in accordance with Company compliance and health and safety management systems. To work closely with Project Supervisors and QRS staff members in order to deliver effective operations and satisfactory outcomes for QRS and their clients. To perform various tasks within the utilities division related to all aspects of water reticulation and/or sewer and stormwater reticulation including the operation of various plant and equipment, repairs, maintenance and replacement of water and/or sewer and stormwater distribution, pumping facilities and systems. To perform various tasks within the utilities division related to all aspects of the Wairoa Landfill including the operation of various plant and equipment, refuse and recycling roadside collections, sorting and pressing of recyclables, diversion of recyclables and various other duties at the landfill. To be part of the Utilities Division on-call roster for after-hours emergency response. RESPONSIBLE TO: Project Supervisor RESPONSIBLE FOR: N/A Key Responsibilities Water Reticulation Network and/or Sewer and Stormwater Reticulation Network Repairs, Maintenance, Replacement and Capital Works. Expected Outcomes  To maintain, repair or replace the network asset as instructed by the Project Supervisor, including but not limited to the following:  Repairs to network pipe systems  Repairs to consumer supply connection  Meter reading  Regular maintenance of Wairoa and Tuai pumping stations and treatment plants  Attending to and rectifying pump station faults  Clearing wastewater/stormwater blockages.  To report any defects or potential failures.  To assist QRS with general labouring requirements Key Responsibilities Expected Outcomes Wairoa Landfill  To perform landfill duties including but not limited to the following:  Refuse and recycling roadside collections  Sorting and pressing of recyclable material  Monitoring general refuse drop point and diverting recyclable material  Commercial recycling collections  General maintenance and cleaning of landfill site  To assist QRS with general labouring requirements Health & Safety  To ensure that at all times work activities are conducted in accordance with the Company compliance and health and safety management systems.  To ensure the Company’s policies and procedures are followed at all times.  To ensure all workplace hazards, incidents and accidents are reported to the correct staff member in the appropriate time frame.  To ensure any required PPE is appropriately used. Quality Assurance  To ensure the Company’s policies and procedures are followed at all times. Professionalism, teamwork and commitment  To deliver a customer centred approach in all aspects of the role ensuring the needs to individual customers are fully met.  To take responsibility for all your activities at QRS.  To complete assigned tasks to a high standard, in a practical time frame and in a cost effective manner.  To maintain effective lines of communication with fellow QRS staff and supervisors.  To ensure that all work undertaken is legibly recorded onto timesheets with all labour, plant and materials accounted for on a daily basis.  To contribute to the overall development of the section and aim to provide a high quality service.  To take responsibility for the tasks as allocated by the Site Supervisor and Project Supervisor.  To be a proactive role model at QRS by consistently demonstrating that QRS’ values and behavioural styles are embedded within this position.  To maintain confidentiality at all times in connection with any work carried out.  To carry out any other duties appropriate to this position; as necessary or as reasonably requested in line with your capabilities.  To actively engage in training requirements and mutually agreed training objectives as required for this position. Footnote This Job Description summarises the major responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to exclude other activities, nor future changes from the post holder’s responsibilities. PERSON SPECIFICATION POSITION: Utilities Maintenance Technician Essential/ Desirable E/D Means of Assessment A qualification in water reticulation or related discipline D A/C 2. NCEA or equivalent D A/C 2. Traffic management qualifications D A/C 2. Heavy vehicle (Class 2 and above) and Wheels Tracks Rollers licence endorsements D A/C Selection Criteria QUALIFICATIONS: 1. EXPERIENCE: 1. Relevant industry experience D A/I 2. Experience of job planning and organisation of workloads D A/I 3. Experience in the analysis of faults and problem solving methods D A/I 4. Experience in the use of computers and basic computer packages D A/I 5. Experience of health and safety within construction D A/I 6. Experience of identifying health, safety and environmental risks E A/I SKILLS/COMPETENCIES 1. Understanding of financial accountability E A/I 2. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and positive way at all levels E A/I 3. Strong interpersonal and relationship skills E A/I 4. Ability to use your initiative, self-starting and proactive E A/I 5. Knowledge and understanding of health and safety and how to use this in the workplace E A/I 6. Flexible in the approach to work tasks to respond to the needs of our customers E I SKILLS/COMPETENCIES continued……. 7. A strong focus on high quality work output and attention to detail in all aspects of work E I 8. A commitment to provide and improve service delivery to the customer E I 9. Ability to plan and organise well, multi-task and deliver on promises E A/I 10. To possess a sound judgement and a tactical and pragmatic approach to solving problems E I 11. Willingness to be a team player, participate and contribute to a changing team environment E I 12. Ability to maintain stable performance and attitude in high pressure situations E I OTHER REQUIREMENTS 1. Ability to be flexible in approach to hours worked E I 2. Willing to take responsibility for own training and self-development E I Means of Assessment A I P W S C Application Form or CV Interview Presentation Written Exercise Skills Test Production of Certificates