Gardener - Handyperson

This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing as soon as possible.

Castlereagh School is a purpose-built education support school which takes pride in motivating children and young adults aged four to 18 in a vibrant, nurturing, educational environment. Castlereagh School provides opportunities for students from Willetton through to Fremantle and parents may apply for bus access.

Our school is committed to assisting students in being the best they can be, in all they do. We strive to ensure all students have access to the best teachers, education support staff, resources and facilities to enable them to develop into happy, active and purposeful members of their community.

Find out more about our school by visiting Castlereagh School or Schools Online.

The Role

The Gardener - Handyperson is responsible for maintaining the school grounds in a safe and tidy condition, ensuring a conducive external learning environment for students and staff. This includes overseeing the upkeep of turf areas, garden beds, shrubs, trees, and various soft landscapes. Additionally, the role involves maintaining hard landscaping features like courts and paving, marking sports areas, and conducting minor repairs in alignment with departmental policies. The Gardener - Handyperson is also tasked with keeping gardening facilities, equipment, tools, and machinery in a clean and serviceable condition, reporting faults promptly, and adhering to safe work practices.

Collaborating with the Manager of Corporate Services, the role contributes to the development of safe work procedures and conducts ri…