Elements and Performance Criteria
- Carry out pre and post season maintenance
- Equipment is prepared pre-season for effective operation in accordance with design specifications and enterprise standards.
- System is closed and made resistant to damage post-season in accordance with design specifications and enterprise standards.
- Equipment is stored post-season according to enterprise standards.
- Carry out routine maintenance activities on gravity fed irrigation delivery systems
- All maintenance activities are carried out according to the maintenance program, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and the manufacturer's specifications.
- Mechanical equipment is serviced in accordance with the operator's manual or as directed.
- Supply and distribution system is flushed and cleaned as directed.
- System inlets, outlets, structures and fittings are maintained as directed.
- System is checked for smooth running and is free of damage, leaks and blockages in channels, drains and outlets, as necessary, in accordance with design specifications and enterprise procedures.
- Silt is cleared from channels, drains, sumps and crossings with no disruption to gradients and levels, as necessary.
- Adverse environmental impacts of the irrigation system are identified and reported.
- Appropriate materials are used for backfilling and building/repairing banks in accordance with enterprise standards.
- Clear system of weeds using mechanical or chemical methods
- Record and report maintenance activities
- All damage and blockage caused by pests and vermin are recorded by damage type, location and the section of the system affected.
- Damage or faulty pumps, valves, electrical components and computer systems are recorded and reported, and action taken to effect repairs.
- All routine maintenance activities are recorded and reported in accordance with enterprise standards.