Groundsperson

**Position Description**

**Groundsperson
**Position Title **Grounds person

**Reports To **Facilities Manager

**College Objective **At Geelong Lutheran College it is expected that each staff member will support the

Christian ethos of the schools. A good example for Christian living is to be given to
children and parents by words and actions.

The Christian Education environment we offer depends largely on the maturity and
professionalism of all staff. Therefore, it is expected that all staff members co
- operate fully with the Principal, Head of School, other staff and the School Council in
adhering to the policies, teachings and fostering the ethos, culture and traditions of
Geelong Lutheran College.

Staff are expected to support the Christian ethos of Geelong Lutheran College and to
demonstrate courtesy, co-operation and teamwork with fellow members of staff.

**Position Overview **The Grounds person is an integral part of the College’s Facilities Team and is
accountable to the Facilities Manager.

The Grounds person is responsible for maintaining, developing, and providing
continuous improvement to all grounds and facilities of the College. The Grounds
person is required to work at both St John’s Newtown and Armstrong Creek Campus.

The Grounds person is to provide a safe working environment for staff and students
and ensure compliance with relevant OHS regulations.

**Duties and Responsibilities Duties**:

- Arrange and schedule the upkeep of all sporting fields and passive areas

including lawn mowing, weeding, fertilizing, top dressing, watering, aerating,
line marking and setting up of playing areas and surrounds, and other general
grounds duties as required.
- Planning and scheduling of all ground’s requirements for daily, weekly,

monthly, seasonal needs.
- Oversee the maintenance and repairs of outdoor machinery.
- Setting and packing up of all Sports days (e.g. athletics) and other school
- functions.- Purchasing supplies for grounds requirements.
- Train and mentor apprentice.
- General maintenance tasks as required.
- Maintain chemical storage and SDS records for Facilities.

**Other Duties**
- Hand mowing, brush-cutting, edging, paving, tractor usage.
- Ride-on Mowing - General passive lawn areas, fence lines, nature strips.
- Machinery maintenance - Oil, water, grease, blade changing, bearings, belt

repairs or changeover.
- Herbicide and weed control.
- Garden bed construction and maintenance.
- Lawn construction and maintenance.
- Irrigation - Garden beds and overall design, installation, and replacement of
- sprinklers.- Pruning - Hedges, tree maintenance and removal of green waste.
- Line Marking - football, soccer, softball, hockey, touch rugby, cross country.

**Safety**:

- Provide a safe working environment for all staff.- Ensure safe working standards are maintained.
- Participate in ongoing OHS development, including induction and training.
- Assist with providing security for the safety of the students, school’s grounds,
- and buildings.**General**:

- Due to the nature of the work within a school environment, early starts are a
- preference.- Safely move and set up furniture for college assemblies, functions and any
- other activities that may occur.- Assist in setting up the Gym, Hall and other areas as required.
- Assist in the movement of goods, equipment and furniture as required around
- the College.- Rubbish clearing.
- Participate in team and staff meetings and College events when requested.
- Any other duties as requested by the Facilities Manager.
- Some overtime work will be required from time to time throughout the year.

**Selection Criteria** _These selection criteria will form the basis to assess applicants for short-listing and _**PERSONAL QUALITIES**_ _**:

- Demonstrated commitment to the Christian ethos of Geelong Lutheran College- Qualifications and experience relevant to the key tasks and expectations
- Demonstrated capacity to work well in a team environment, take direction, work

toward agreed goals, communicate effectively with fellow staff and students,
and form positive relations in the workplace.
- Works well under pressure and can respond rapidly to change.
- Ability to plan, organize, resolve problems and prioritize work to meet strict
- deadlines.- The capacity to develop sustained and trusting relationships with staff members,
- students and parents.- Trade qualifications are not a pre-requisite, however some exposure to
- gardening, curating, horticulture or a related trade would be advantageous.- Be physically fit as some heavy lifting is involved.
- Demonstrate the ability to carry out safe working practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of OH&S procedures and practices.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Recognized turf management and/or horticultural qualifications is desirable, or to
- demonstrate a high level of previous experience in a similar environment.- Large bus license desirable.
- Front - end loader license.
- Current Driver