Maintenance Manager - Garden & Buildings

Selection Criteria

SC1      Demonstrated experience and technical skills in performing maintenance and groundskeeping responsibilities, including facilities management, with a strong focus on ensuring safe and well-maintained environments.

SC2      Demonstrated ability to work independently to manage regular, ongoing minor maintenance and repair tasks, fulfil specific projects, and to effectively engage, coordinate, and oversee contractors beyond own expertise, ensuring quality outcomes within agreed timelines and budgets.

SC3      Demonstrated capacity to safely undertake routine tasks across a range of maintenance and gardening functions with a sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and risk management practices.

SC4      Demonstrated high-level interpersonal skills related to working in an environment that includes staff, students, visitors, and external contractors.

SC5      Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management: proactive identification of hazards and impending maintenance tasks, and identification of costs savings and efficiency outcomes with regard to ongoing maintenance and development of school and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the use and maintenance of school buildings and equipment in line with DE policy.
   
• Engage external contractors as required, liaise and negotiate with service providers in respect to the cost and quality of services, and supervise the delivery of contracted services.
   
• Order and purchase goods and equipment as required, and ensure all maintenance equipment, tools, and materials are maintained and s…