Facilities Officer

**Facilities Officer - Grounds and Maintenance**

Canterbury College is a leading independent ELC-12 coeducational Anglican school in Waterford, servicing the growing southern Brisbane, Logan and northern Gold Coast corridor. We are committed to fostering excellence in academics, sports, performing arts, leadership and service and seek to inspire and nurture confident, optimistic and compassionate young people who are World Ready.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and suitably qualified Facilities Officer to join our friendly and dynamic Property and Works team on a Permanent Full Time basis; starting immediately. As the Facilities Officer you will have a hands-on approach, playing a vital role in ensuring our campus and facilities are operational, safely maintained and presented to a high standard.

**Your Role**:
Working as part of a small and experienced team, this role will be responsible for undertaking and assisting with a wide range of repairs, minor project works, building and equipment maintenance as well as provide generalised support to both the Facilities Manager and wider College Community on a daily basis. No two days will be the same.

Applicants with a background in a trade or in general repairs and maintenance in any previous contexts are encouraged to apply.

**Responsibilities may Include**:

- Carry out general maintenance throughout the campus in line with planned preventative maintenance requirement and the routine maintenance schedule.
- Assist in set-ups and take-downs for activities, events and functions.
- Assist with office and classroom furniture changes.
- Assist with the reception of goods delivered by couriers and suppliers.
- Be proactive in identifying safety hazards, opportunities for improvement and general repairs to College facilities.
- General maintenance of equipment used, such as tractor, gator, ride-on mowers, blowers etc.
- Assist with project work as directed.
- Attend to irrigation systems including scheduling for optimum use of water, monitoring operation, and maintaining equipment as required.
- Assist staff and students with operational requirements approved by the Facilities Manager.
- Provide assistance with function, excursions, events and specific projects as directed.
- Reactive clean when required.

**Key Selection Criteria**
- Demonstrated experience with the operation and maintenance of the types of machinery used at the College.
- Good communication skills, both written and oral.
- Good interpersonal skills that are necessary to appropriately liaise with students, staff, parents, visitors and other members of the public.
- Ability to work as a constructive member of a group.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and operate as a member of the Property and Works department.
- Possess a broad and extensive repertoire of skills to be able to independently cope with a variety of maintenance issues and a proven ability to use a variety of tools and work at various locations around the campus.

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Have a current Positive Notice working with children Blue Card, or the ability to obtain one.
- A Certificate III in Horticulture/Greenkeeping and/or trade qualifications in a relevant discipline.
- Current C class drivers license, MR would be an advantage.

**Why Join Canterbury College**:
We value the professional development of our staff and offer a dynamic and engaging workplace. We nurture a whole of College approach to wellbeing and staff development.

**How to Apply**:
**Applications close COB Monday 19th February 2024**
- Canterbury College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students enrolled at the College. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to adhere to the College’s policies and procedures relevant to student care and protection._