Maintenance Officer / Handyperson - School

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Are you a skilled handyperson with a passion for keeping things in top-notch condition? Do you have a knack for solving maintenance issues and a love for creating a safe and welcoming environment? Are you a tradesperson who is looking for a working environment where you can make a difference in young people's lives?
Key Responsibilities:

Facility Maintenance: Perform general maintenance of facilities and grounds that do not require a tradesperson.
Preventative and Minor Repairs: Conduct non-specialist preventative maintenance and minor repairs to school buildings.
Versatile Maintenance Tasks: Tackle a variety of maintenance duties, ensuring the school facilities are always in excellent condition.
Event Setup: Monitor the school environment and organize necessary furniture and equipment for events like assemblies and parent-teacher interviews. This includes heavy lifting in accordance with OH&S guidelines.
Independent and Team Work: Collaborate effectively with the maintenance team and work independently on assigned tasks without direct supervision.
Effective Communication: Engage with staff, students, and tradespeople, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
Supervision: Oversee and guide other support staff in their duties.
Safety Commitment: Maintain a strong commitment to Occupational Health and Safety standards, ensuring a safe and professional working environment.

Duties:

Handyperson works
Basic carpentry
Lock repairs
Gutter/drain cleaning, including roof access
Furniture movement and repairs
Building and room inspections
Painting
Preventative maintenance checks
Grounds maintenance (trimming trees, cleaning litter/leaves)
Assist in dealing with emergencies, e.g. broken windows, minor damage, graffiti removal, and cleaning or any other problems

You will also be required to undertake any additional duties as requested by the Principal, Facilities Manager, and Business Manager.
Requirements:

Skills: Experience as a handyperson/tradesperson, ideally with carpentry or gardening expertise
Mandatory: Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Availability: Full Time Monday to Friday. You must be available during 1 week of school term holiday breaks but will get 6 weeks of annual leave
Safety Standards: Ensure appropriate workplace safety standards, including equipment maintenance
OH&S Compliance: Undertake relevant OH&S requirements per Department of Education and Training standards

What's on offer:

A full-time position for an initial 12-month period with potential for permanency.
Excellent working conditions
Promoter of work-life balance including 6 weeks annual leave

To Apply:
Apply by clicking on the link. To request more information on the position please call Sallyanne: 0478 310 040
To be eligible for employment applicants must be an Australian citizen or hold full working rights.
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