Groundskeeper / Gardener / Facilities

Location: North East Region | Shepparton

Job type: Full time / From 24/02/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1463409

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

**SC2** Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

**SC3** Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

**SC4** Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

**SC5** Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

**SC6** A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

**Role**:
A rare opportunity has arisen for a Grounds Keeper / Gardener / Facilities Manger to commence at Cobram Secondary College.

Cobram Secondary College grounds and buildings have undergone a transformation over the past three years. We are looking for a Grounds Keeper / Gardener / Facilities Manger with experience in Agriculture / Horticulture / Trade / Handyman.

The successful applicant will have the capacity to undertake maintenance and repairs tasks, including but not limited to, repairs of toilets, student lockers, fixtures and fittings, moving of furniture and mowing of the school oval, garden bed Maintenace & general upkeep of the school grounds and facilities. The applicant must demonstrate a good understanding of OHS requirements.

This position is currently advertised as an ES2-1 Step 8 ($71,742). Attendance during the school holidays will form part of the required duties for this position.

**Responsibilities**:
**Responsibilities**:
General
- Ensure that the school buildings and grounds are well maintained and presented and that all work undertaken complies with statutory obligations and Department Standards
- Maintain a healthy and safe working environment by having knowledge of OH&S Regulations
- Attend training as appropriate eg. Working Safely at Heights as appropriate, Test and Tagging etc
- Work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students, parents and contractors
- Attend relevant professional development course as required
- Undertake other duties relevant to the field of responsibility as requested by the Business Manager, Principal or Leadership team and provide them with advice as required

Contract Management
- Engage, manage and liaise with the necessary contractors to attend to tasks that require registered tradespeople and ensure all DET requirements in relation to sub-contractors are met, including asbestos management, cleaners, glaziers, electricians, plumbers etc.
- To instruct and coordinate service contractors and ensure works are carried out with due regard to protection of the buildings and grounds and with minimum disruption to school activities; adhering to OH&S requirements and legislated standards and where necessary, prepare risk assessments

Grounds
- Carry out routine maintenance of the grounds within the school environment under the direction of the Business Manager, Principal or Leadership team
- Work cooperatively and independently to maintain the lawns to achieve an aesthetically pleasing appearance including gardens, recreation areas, oval and hard courts
- Proficient in the use of groundwork equipment such as a ride on mower, tractor etc
- Ensure equipment is maintained in good working order and notify the Principal or Business Manager of any repairs required or faulty equipment
- Empty bins regularly

Buildings & Facilities
- Take a 'hands on¿ role in performing daily maintenance tasks whenever required which will include: emergency maintenance, cleaning and deliveries
- In conjunction with the Principal, Business Manger or Leadership team to coordinate the movement of furniture
- Respond to service requests from staff for breakdowns and repairs and maintain records of such requests
- Identify, report and advise on major furniture, fixture and equipment renewal and repair needs across the school and school houses
- Water the grounds as necessary
- Retrieve objects from school roof on request of the Principal, Business Manger or Leadership team (including coordinators) only after preparing an appropriate risk assessment form

Out of hours
- To respond to any emergency situations in an appropriate manner and undertake such other duties as may be required, noting such activities may be outside normal working hours or at weekend
- Assist with the security of grounds, buildings, equipment and all users of the School including screening of visitors and act as an out of hours contact for the Police and DET Security Management if needed
- Check welfare of any animals on site eg