Maintenance Coordinator

**Position Description**

**Maintenance Coordinator
**Position Title **Maintenance Coordinator

**Reports To **Property Manager

**College **At Geelong Lutheran College it is expected that each staff member will support the Christian ethos of
**Objective **the schools. A good example for Christian living is to be given to children and parents by words and

actions.

The Christian Education environment we offer depends largely on the maturity and professionalism
of all staff. Therefore, it is expected that all staff members co-operate fully with the Head of College,
Principal and other staff in adhering to the policies, teachings and fostering the ethos, culture and
traditions of Geelong Lutheran College.

Staff are expected to support the Christian ethos of Geelong Lutheran College and to demonstrate
courtesy, co-operation and teamwork with fellow members of staff.

**Position **The Maintenance Coordinator is an integral part of the College’s operations and is accountable to the
**Overview **Property Manager.

The Maintenance Coordinator is required to deal with a diverse range of operational, facility,
property and maintenance matters, in particular supporting the Property Manager by pro-actively
providing timely support and being an integral member of the College Community.

The Maintenance Coordinator is to provide a safe working environment for staff and students and
ensure compliance with relevant OHS regulations.

**Key **The Maintenance Coordinator will assist in the operations of both campuses and the Facilities team,
**Responsibilities **in a variety of tasks including maintenance, grounds maintenance, cleaning and hygiene, security,
**& Duties**:waste, traffic management, utilities, and Capital Projects, while abiding by the Occupational Health

and Safety requirements of Geelong Lutheran College.

**Building & Grounds**:

- Maintain the College facilities and services in an efficient and effective manner and in

accordance with OH&S guidelines
- When requested, assist in arranging installation, repair and/or replacement of items in

buildings, fixtures, fittings, furniture and equipment
- Repair, maintain and organise storage of all equipment necessary to carry out duties
- Detect and report any safety-related issues, faulty or improperly operating equipment or
- unusual conditions to the Property Manager- Perform planned, reactive and emergency repairs and maintenance on buildings,
- facilities and equipment when required and within scope of skills- Ensure regulatory requirements with buildings, facilities, plant and equipment are
- complied with and acted upon- Actively work with the Facilities staff to repair College premises or property within
- allocated budget- Provide support with practical arrangements for functions, excursions and other College

events and activities, including furniture setup
- Assist with the maintaining of the College’s grounds and external areas of the College by

performing general maintenance tasks, including lawns, gardens & paths
- Monitor the CMMS data base to retrieve submitted work requests and effectively

distribute works to College Maintenance and Grounds staff.
- Check the system to ensure that requests are completed, and on time
- Assist with the regulatory requirements with buildings, facilities, plant and equipment
- are complied with- Effectively prioritise requests according to the College’s needs
- Detect and report any safety-related issues, faulty or improperly operating equipment or
- unusual conditions to the Property Manager- Schedule work to avoid disrupting the primary operations of the College
- Effectively prioritise jobs according to the College’s needs
- Assist in movement and delivery of goods, equipment and furniture as required around
- the College- Schedule work to avoid disrupting the primary operations of the College
- Assist various trades staff when required
- Rubbish clearing
- Aid other team members if or when required
- Ensure the physical assets of the College are maintained in a safe and excellent condition

**Management**:

- Purchasing and requisitioning of adequate inventories of supplies, materials and

equipment
- Implementing and embedding risk mitigation and compliance requirements
- Arranging building inspections, facilities and/or grounds on a regular basis
- Contractor inductions, risk management documentation and permits to work
- Available for afterhours contact for security call outs
- As directed by the Property Manager, complete specific tasks related to Capital Projects
- Maintain regular and open communication with the Property Manager
- Manage and give direction to the Facilities Team members
- Contribute to the review of policies and procedures

**Work Health & Safety**:

- Provide a safe working environment for all staff
- Ensure safe working standards are maintained
- Participate in ongoing OHS development
- Contribute to updating of maintenance department policies and procedures
- Assist with prov