Groundskeeper/maintenance (Ed Support Level 1-range

3 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Schools (Government) Full time

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 26/02/2024 - 20/12/2024

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Economics

Reference: 1400393

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated ability to carry out a physical role, with demonstrated gardening/handyperson aptitude.

**SC2** Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage and maintain the grounds/gardens/buildings and complete works as required within the school environment. Skills in the use of tools/technical equipment as relevant to the position.

**SC3** Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as a member of a team (teachers, education support, students, and parents), to follow instructions, take on responsibility and work independently without direct supervision, be self-motivated and show initiative.

**SC4** Demonstrated capacity to engage and liaise with contractors on the school site as required and manage minor projects.

**SC5** Demonstrated ability to identify and assess potential risks and work within DE OH&S guidelines that may impact on the safety of members of the school community (students, staff, or members of the wider school community).

**SC6** Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work independently to maintain the school buildings and grounds.

**Role**:
**The role will include attendance during school holiday periods as required - consistent with DET guidelines**.

The maintenance/gardener will work collaboratively and in a professional manner with the Principal/Assistant Principal and delegated staff to ensure that the environment is safe, well maintained and developed.

The maintenance/gardener's primary function is to ensure that the schools' buildings and grounds are well maintained and presented and that all work undertaken is completed in a timely and professional manner and that all work undertaken complies with the statutory obligations and Department Standards.

The groundkeeper's role in the community is to be able to communicate effectively and develop a good working relationship with staff members, students, and contractors at all levels.

The groundskeeper is required to work flexibly and reliably within tight timelines and with mínimal direction in a team environment.

It is important that they operate in a professional, courteous, efficient manner at all times, respecting confidentiality.

**Responsibilities**:
The responsibilities of this position will be:
Minor maintenance jobs including but not omitted to repairing furniture, doors, plant equipment,

carpentry and other tasks which may arise. (Tradespeople will be called for most large jobs.)

Jobs relating to grounds and open spaces include gardens, lawns, ovals, including mowing, edging, weeding, fertilising, planting, pruning. (Some examples are provided below in scope of works)

Cyclical preventative maintenance jobs as scheduled, including gutter & roof cleaning, windows, painting.

Follow all Health and Safety policies and procedures. Report all known and observed hazards to the OH&S Manager (or delegate).

Clear external drains, sweep (blow) paved areas and ensure that litter is removed from garden areas.

Maintain garden equipment and appropriately store garden implements and chemicals.

At times purchase necessary equipment and materials locally (e.g. Bunnings)

Emptying of large school bins.

Occasionally work with a team of volunteer parents. For instance, in a large-scale planting program/working bee.

Other duties as required including attendance over the school holiday period as requested by the Principal/Assistant Principal.

**_ Some specific examples: Scopes of work may include items such as:_**

Carry out visual inspections of buildings to identify property damage and equipment failure and fatigue to develop a priority list for maintenance and repairs, and to check that contracted tasks are being professionally and economically completed.

Repair and/or replace locks, hinges, closers, window latches and window blind fittings.

Carry out repair of furniture and equipment e.g. tabletops, table legs, castors.

Plastering and painting
- smaller scale jobs

Temporarily secure broken windows and doors

Repair leaking taps and replace tap fittings.

Carry out visual inspections of roofs, roof guttering, drains, sinks and troughs to identify and clear blockages.

Clear blocked toilets as necessary

Relocate and properly store other blinds, furniture, equipment and resources to keep them in optimal condition.

Clear broken glass, lay sawdust as required etc during the day.

Replace basketball nets if required.

Replace light globes and clear light fittings of insects and cobwebs.

Obtain replacement gas bottles when required.

Report resources that need to be added to or deleted from the Assets Register

Report on and maintain a record of faulty equipment, damage, and breakage.

On a cyclical / seasonal program, weed (hand or spray), poison and mulch garden beds.

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