School Maintenace Person

Location: Geelong

Job type: Part time / From 07/10/2024 - 20/12/2024

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Facilities Management

Reference: 1435130

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

**SC2** Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

**SC3** Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

**SC4** Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

**Role**:
An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the _Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic)_ or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

A role at this range may include:

- Perform maintenance and light repairs as directed by the Principal and Business Manager
- Provide routine support tasks with respect to grounds and school maintenance
- Minor plumbing (leaky taps) and minor electrical (light bulb replacement) - significant electrical and plumbing works will be handled by our licenced contractors.
- Regular grounds tidy, rubbish pick up, mulching, raking leaves and sweeping pathways.
- Small painting and carpentry tasks when required.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

**Responsibilities**:

- Previous experience in building & grounds maintenance.
- Ability to work within the OH&S guidelines
- Ability to develop positive, respectful relationships with teachers, parents and students.
- Ability to work alone without direct supervision.
- Ability to follow directions and complete requests in a timely manner.
- Be punctual and reliable.

**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 their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
**DE Values**:
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
**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**:
Oberon Primary School is situated in Belmont, a vibrant suburb of Geelong. We have 230 students and continue to secure increasing enrolments. Our school has a strong community focused culture where staff, students and parents work diligently as a team in order to deliver the most worthwhile and robust educational programs possible.

We are committed to continuous refinement and development of our teaching practices which is reflected in our students learning opportunities and experiences at every level across the school.

Our philosophy is based around the development of the whole individual child. Our students benefit from programs that are personalised, enabling them to experience success and to reach their full potential.

We have successfully implemented the Gr8 Values program which over the