Facilities Groundskeeper Maintenance Officer

2 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Schools (Government) Full time

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 21/10/2024 - 20/12/2024

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Facilities Management

Reference: 1437586

**Selection Criteria**:
1. Demonstrated knowledge and skills to undertake general maintenance tasks

2. Demonstrated capacity to develop and follow planned maintenance schedules.

3. Proven ability to follow instructions and work cooperatively in a team environment and with a range of people

4. Ability to work independently and to be self-motivated, show initiative.

5. High level interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish strong links with key stakeholders as well as the ability to work through issues constructively.

6. A sound knowledge of OHS requirements within the workplace.

7. Demonstrated experience and skill in coordinating and determining work priorities required of the Maintenance/Grounds keeper with mínimal supervision overseeing contractors

**Role**:
Under the direction of the Principal or Business Manager, the Facilities Maintenance officer will maintain the general appearance of the school facilities. The successful applicant will have the capacity to undertake basic maintenance and repairs tasks, including, but not limited to, repairs to toilets, basic carpentry tasks, fixtures and fittings, moving of furniture and maintaining of the school gardens and play areas, and hydrotherapy pool, as required. The applicant must demonstrate a good understanding of OHS requirements. The successful applicant will be trained or provide training in maintenance of the school hydrotherapy pool.

This is a part time position
- 1 day per week, and the hours of work will generally be 7.00am to 3.06pm (start time is negotiable) and attendance may be required throughout the holiday periods.

1. Under the direction of the Principal or Business Manager follow a work schedule to care and maintain the school buildings both internal and external.

2. Minor maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, repairs to toilets, basic carpentry tasks, fixtures and fittings, moving of furniture and upkeep of the hydrotherapy pool (training is provided for this).

3. Undertake inspections of facilities to identify maintenance issues, as required.

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

5. Undertake minor grounds work and upkeep of gardens and playground area and trimming trees, as required.

6. Liaise with tradespeople and contractors as required.

7. Daily follow-up on any matters raised by cleaners, leadership team.

8. Organise and track inventory of trade supplies for building, plumbing and electrical, for repairs and work requests as required.

9. Purchase and pickup goods/materials from offsite locations

10. Participate as a team member and perform hands-on set ups (events and functions).

11. Ensure that environmental sustainability is practised.

12. Other duties as directed by the Principal and Business Manager.

**Responsibilities**:
The responsibilities of this position will be:

- Undertake general maintenance and minor works around the school buildings and grounds to a high standard including rubbish and recycling
- Provide additional cleaning when required including graffiti removal to ensure the aesthetic of the school buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard
- Safely operate machinery and equipment as required for this position.
- Maintain safe work practices at all times.
- Ensure safety is maintained within the work area when completing tasks
- Assess and prioritise job requests in the Maintenance Register
- Liaise with the Principal and Business Manager on works to be completed
- Order and purchase goods and equipment as required
- Ensure Occupational Health and Safety requirements are met whilst working
- Monitor and report on any security issues
- Move furniture and equipment as required including setting up for school events
- Minor cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
- Ensure storage areas are in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
- Carry out regular visual inspections of roofs, roof guttering, drains, toilets, sinks and troughs to identify and rectify problems.
- Any other minor repairs ie. new locks, minor plumbing and carpentry etc.
- Application of chemicals as appropriate for the control of weeds and insects.
- General clean up of paths and outdoor areas of the school grounds.
- Other work as directed by the Principal.

**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

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