The School Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School has over 2900 students from K-12 at campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East. We have outstanding staff, facilities and programmes to enhance student well-being and learning and develop courageous, creative, curious, ethical, persistent, reflective and strategic thinkers. PEGS promotes the safety, well-being and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs.
The Role We seek expressions of interest from experienced Maintenance Assistants with plumbing qualifications and experience to support the day-to-day maintenance of our school's buildings and grounds. This role will primarily focus on plumbing tasks, such as repairs and installations, but will also include general maintenance duties. This full-time ongoing position is based at the Keilor East campus, but you will work across other campuses as required.
The successful candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining a safe and functional environment for the school community.
Duties include: Perform routine plumbing maintenance and repairs, including fixing leaks, clearing drains, and installing fixtures (taps, toilets, etc.). Assist with general maintenance tasks such as painting, carpentry, and minor electrical work. Troubleshoot and repair plumbing systems, including water heaters, pipes, and irrigation systems. Conduct regular inspections of plumbing systems to identify potential issues. Support the Facilities Manager with ad-hoc tasks as required. Respond to maintenance requests, including minor repairs, painting and cleaning tasks. Comply with school policies, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards, and legal requirements. Benefits: A collaborative team environment Excellent facilities and resources Competitive salary and salary packaging Access to an Employee Assistance Program Rostered Days Off The School is committed to child safety and applicants must be willing to provide a valid Working With Children Check and be eligible to work in Australia. You must also hold a current driver's license.
To Apply Please provide a letter of application, resume and the names of at least two referees to Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources via the link below.
Please see the position description for further details.
Applications are due by Monday 7 October 2024. Apply now to join a school community that will inspire, challenge and reward you, so you can impart this to the next generation.
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Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
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