Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Economics
Reference: 1452484
Selection CriteriaSC1. Demonstrated ability in the safe use of gardening and motorised equipment as relevant to the position.
SC2. Demonstrated reliability, punctuality and ability to work independently and manage time appropriately.
SC3. Capacity to undertake routine tasks across a range of maintenance and gardening functions.
SC4. Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support staff and parents.
SC5. Highly developed interpersonal skills related to working in an environment that includes staff, students, parents, community members and industry personnel.
RoleThere is an attendance requirement of 15 days for this position.
This will be during each term break not including Term 4 break where the 4 weeks of annual leave will apply.
The position is garden and building maintenance, working with children in the yard and on special projects.
This role requires physical labour, which may include lifting and carrying, climbing ladders, bending and stooping.
You will need to provide a working with children check card.
ResponsibilitiesCoordinate the sourcing of equipment and materials.Engage and oversee tradesmen completing work/gain quotes/expend budgets relating to specific funded facilities actions.To maintain and monitor the running of the school grounds and facilities and associated equipment, including ordering, cleaning and scheduled checks.To support in maintaining the school grounds, including gardening and mowing responsibilities.To provide general maintenance to the school buildings and classrooms.To liaise with professionals who may be required to perform scheduled or emergency maintenance to the school.Ensure grassed areas that are not maintained by outside provider are kept neat and tidy.Maintain gardens in a neat, orderly state and liaise with the College management on planting regime and choice of plants.
Responsible for watering.Be responsible for cleaning of outside areas such as verandahs and paths.Ensure that all mowing equipment, garden tools, rubbish bins etc.
are maintained and secured where appropriate.Be available for call outs e.g.
occasional opening and/or closing of gymnasium after external use.
In the case of a broken window, be available after hours to make the building secure until a glazier can attend.Liaise with Campus Principal on maintenance requirements.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments.
Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
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