Grounds and Maintenance Officer

The Opportunity

We are excited to invite an enthusiastic Maintenance and Grounds Officer to join our team.  The Maintenance and Grounds Officer will contribute to a range of tasks to ensure our school is of a high standard of presentation and safety.  This is a permanent part time role of 15 hours per week (negotiable).   3 days per week is preferred, 48 weeks per year.

Duties include:

• Assist in performing a range of routine tasks as outlined in the grounds and maintenance schedule, as directed, and in a timely and competent manner.
• General garden duties such as weeding, preparing garden beds, maintaining watering system and including competent and safe use of some hand-held power equipment such as leaf blowers and lawn edgers.
• Undertake a broad range of general duties including carrying out routine repairs and maintenance activities and collecting/delivering/transporting equipment and materials as required.
• In consultation with the Principal (or delegate), undertake timely corrective routine maintenance tasks in response to necessary, emergency or critical situations.

About You

We are seeking someone who:

• Can demonstrate relevant theory and practical skills, knowledge and experience in building and grounds maintenance and use of standard machinery, tools and equipment.
• Will work under general supervision and apply a range of well-developed skills to a variety of predictable and occasional unpredictable problems, within scope of position, seeking guidance and instruction as applicable.
• Has good organisation and time management skills to carry out required tasks in a timely and…