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 flushed, cleaned, closed down and maintained post-season in accordance with design specifications and enterprise standards.
- Equipment requiring storage is dismantled, loaded, transported and stored without damage according to enterprise standards and safe working practices.
- Carry out routine maintenance activities on pressurised irrigation delivery systems
- All maintenance activities are carried out according to the maintenance program and the manufacturer's specifications.
- Mechanical equipment is serviced in accordance with the operator's manual or as directed.
- Supply and distribution systems are flushed and cleaned with sprinklers, emitters and/or drip line tapes replaced as directed.
- Outlets, strainers, pump screens and filters are cleaned and replaced as directed.
- System is visually inspected for leaks, operating faults and dry areas, and observations recorded in the maintenance book.
- Operation area is maintained in a clean and safe condition, and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures are followed.
- Maintain system components
- System maintenance is carried out at scheduled times using equipment and materials in accordance with enterprise standards and manufacturer's specifications.
- Parts are inspected for wear or blockage and reported or replaced according to enterprise guidelines.
- Outlets are removed and cleaned and damaged ones are reassembled and replaced according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Operation area is maintained in a clean and safe condition, and OHS procedures are followed.
- Record and report maintenance activities
- All damage and blockage caused by pests and vermin is 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.