Grounds and Maintenance Officer

The Opportunity

The Grounds and Maintenance Officer is responsible for carrying out a wide range of activities to ensure school buildings, grounds and facilities remain safe and in good working order and that the plant, equipment and other aspects of the school’s physical environment are correctly administered and maintained as per Work Health & Safety requirements.

The permanent hours offered are 0.6FTE:

• Monday - Wednesday
• 7:00am – 3:00pm
• 22.5 hours per week and 48 weeks per year
• ESO Grade 3: Yr 1 $73,425 – Yr 4 $78,445 (pro-rata for part time)

Some additional hours may be offered from time to time, depending on need and availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure general repairs and maintenance to buildings, fittings, and fixtures occurs in a timely manner to meet functionality and safety requirements.
• Responsible for the upkeep of school grounds including lawns, landscaping, irrigation systems, play areas, fencing, paths, roadways and sporting equipment.

About You

• Certificate IV accredited trade qualification eg. electrical, plumbing, horticulture etc

• Knowledge of different irrigation methods and application considered an advantage.
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills, and effective interpersonal skills.

About Us

When you step into our school, there’s an immediate feeling of warmth, comfort and confidence. At St Joseph’s Hectorville, we connect with our students and their families as we continually work to develop and strengthen our education community.

Our focus is to ignite student’s passion for learning while we embrace diversity, inclusivity and creativity.