Groundskeeper

2 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Education and Training Full time

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 24/04/2023 - 20/12/2023

Organisation: Education and Training

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1336642

**Selection Criteria**:

- Demonstrated ability to carry out repairs and maintenance to school facilities - both buildings and grounds.
- Demonstrated experience and skill in determining work priorities and their completion within expected timeframes, including flexibility to undertake emergency tasks when necessary.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision, but also manage the work of other staff, contractors etc.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety policies and demonstrated ability to implement these across a school environment.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills, an ability to problem solve, take initiative and contribute positively to the Milgate Primary School culture.

**Role**:

- Days: 3 days per week. Days negotiable.
- Hours: 7.15am-3.15pm each day
- Tenure: Fixed-term contract 24 April - 20 Dec 2023

**Job Description: Maintenance/Groundskeeper ES1-2**

The Maintenance/Groundskeeper role encompasses the following tasks
- Oversee daily maintenance requests and prioritise works in order of urgency
- Take a hands on approach in performing daily maintenance tasks whenever required which will include removal of graffiti, emergency maintenance, cleaning, deliveries, and general repairs
- Visual and manual inspections of school grounds including flooring, electrics, plumbing, roofing, and general fixtures and fittings
- Identify, report and advise on major furniture, fixture and equipment renewal needs across the school
- Maintaining grounds and gardens including blowing, weeding, planting, spraying, and pruning
- Cleaning up rubbish and debris from grounds
- Modifications and repairs to the school property
- Preparation and painting of ad hoc interior and exterior surfaces
- Support of minor project development on grounds and in buildings
- Moving furniture and equipment
- Drive to collect materials or orders
- Maintenance of work-sheds and storerooms
- Set up/ pack down of events that are held onsite eg: School concerts, Information Nights, Graduation etc.
- Other duties as negotiated with Assistant Principal or their delegate

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage the use and maintenance of equipment within a work area.
- Ensure security is maintained within a work area.
- Manage procedures relating to the hiring of school buildings and equipment in accordance with school policy.
- Manage procedures relating to the maintenance of specialist collections, e.g. library resource material and collections.
- Evaluate and select equipment and materials and make recommendations to senior management.
- Develop procedures relating to the use and maintenance of equipment and materials.
- Coordinate the purchase of equipment and materials.

**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**:
**DET Values**:
**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**:
Milgate Primary School is a community united by a commitment to learning built upon the fundamental core values of honouring diversity, serving the welfare and well being of others. Enjoying a rich multicultural community, Milgate’s school wide teaching philosophy is founded upon a commitment to prepare our students with the attributes and competencies to become citizens of the world.

A significant number of Milgate students work above their expected level of learning. Challenge and Support programs are provided to ensure all students reach their full potential. Curriculum design implementation and monitoring in keeping with community goals, is delivered by professional learning teams.

The school has high academic standards with the outstanding achievements of its students, matching the high aspirations of parents for their children. **_The school is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP) school. _**

The school’s vision is to empower students to ensure they will succeed as responsible global citizens and independent self learners within today’s rapidly changing world. Our aim is for students to be socially competent interdisciplinary learners who are also team players and risk takers. These goals will be achieved through presenting a challenging learning program that engages and excites students, delivered by a teaching team at the cutting edge of pedagogical practice.

At Milgate we aim to assist students to become Global Citizens. In strengthening students’ self-esteem, optimism and commitment to personal fulfilment; we aim to help students to develop the ability to make ethical judgem


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