Maintenance/grounds Person

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Schools (Government) Full time

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 04/07/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Economics

Reference: 1448639

**Selection Criteria**:

- **SC1**:Demonstrated ability to efficiently undertake general handyperson tasks, repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior of buildings and grounds work within a school environment

**SC2**:A strong work ethic, eye for detail and a sense of pride in efficiently completing work to a high standard as well as the ability to work independently and to follow instructions

**SC3**:Ability to communicate and cooperate effectively with tradespeople, suppliers, school staff and students

**SC4**:Ability to identify and assess potential risks that may impact on the school community including contractors and visitors

**Role**:
The Maintenance & Grounds person is responsible for the regular maintenance, upkeep and ongoing improvement of school facilities and grounds at Cardinia Primary School. It is expected that the maintenance and grounds person will take initiative to investigate, prioritise, take appropriate action and address maintenance and gardening as directed by the Principal, Assistant Principal or Business Manager.

**Responsibilities**:
¿ Inspect school buildings and grounds to ensure all is in order

¿ Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of all external areas including paths and hard surfaces

¿ Removal of graffiti

¿ Assist in ensuring classrooms and furniture are in order

¿ Minor repairs to fixtures and fittings

¿ Repairs to doors and windows

¿ Repairs to desks and chairs

¿ Ensure the maintenance of all school tools and maintenance/grounds equipment

¿ General gardening and landscaping duties as required

¿ Other duties as directed by the Principal, Assistant Principal or Business Manager

**Who May Apply**:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

**EEO AND OHS Commitment**:
**Child Safe Standards**:
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
**DE Values**:
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

**Location Profile**:
**School Profile**

Cardinia Primary School is on the corner of Ballarto Road and Cardinia Road in the township of Cardinia. The school is located approximately 10 minutes from the suburbs of Pakenham and Cranbourne and the townships of Tooradin and Koo Wee Rup.

The school has been educating local children since 1911, historically being a small school that served its small rural community.

In 2024, we have an enrolment of 190 students who make up 9 classes. We have two Foundation classes, three classes 1/2, and two classes of 3/4 and 5/6. Cardinia Primary School has 32 staff including two Principal class, 14 full-time teachers, four part-time teachers and 9 Education Support staff. The School is very conscious of maintaining its rural school ethos and valuing its motto of being a 'Caring Family School¿, both of which are highly attractive to families wishing to enrol their children at the school. We have a focus on Literacy and Numeracy, with all lessons designed using the Cardinia Primary School Instructional Model. Specialist teaching areas include Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Science and Auslan (LOTE). There are many events firmly cemented in the school¿s yearly calendar: a Whole School Picnic, Easter activities and Easter Bonnet Parade, Show Day, a Whole School Camp and an annual Christmas Concert. The school also has an extensive Buddy Program, with every student in the school given a 'buddy¿.

**Vision and Values**

Cardinia Primary School is committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all students, staff and members of our community. Our school recognises the importance of the partnership between our school, parents/carers and the community to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing. We share a commitment to, and a responsibility for, creating an inclusive and safe school environment for our student

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