Facilities Maintenance and Operations Officer

**FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS OFFICER**

**REPORTS TO **Operations Coordinator and Maintenance Officer

**DIRECT REPORTS **None

**KEY RELATIONSHIPS **Director of Facilities and Safety School Events and Operations Administrator
Executive Team
Administration and Support team

**PURPOSE **To perform general facilities maintenance ensuring the highest standard promoting a safe, welcoming environment for staff, students
and visitors. Also to provide support for the smooth running of school
operations.

**ENVIRONMENT **This is a full time position with normal hours of 38 per week. The span of hours will be based on operational requirements for the school which
may include after hours and weekend work.

**KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY**
- Conduct routine inspections and minor repairs to buildings
- Identify and report any safety hazards to the Facilities and Safety Manager
- Operate machinery and tools in accordance with manufacturer’s safety guidelines
- Maintain all equipment to a high standard
- Comply with all school policies including all workplace health and safety instructions /
- guidelines
- Carry out duties so as to minimise disruption to school activities
- Respond quickly to emergencies
- Complete all necessary written records and requests
- Receipt and distribution of deliveries
- Perform handyman and grounds maintenance of any Lowther Hall facility
- Provide back up for activities with safety risks
- Assist with operational requirements for school events ensuring all timelines are met
- Provide audio visual and lighting requirements for school events
- Provide after-hours support for school events and activities
- Arrange the storage of equipment and materials appropriately
- Perform other duties as requested.

**ESSENTIAL CRITERIA**
- Holds a Driver’s Licence, a safe driving record and a valid Working with Children Check.
- A commitment to workplace health and safety
- Demonstrated experience in the area of facilities maintenance
- Training, certification and/or experience in various types of equipment typically used in

facilities maintenance

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- In addition to the school operational requirements of after-hours work this position also

involves after-hours response duties in relation to emergency or urgent situations. You must
be available to perform after-hours works on a call-out basis

**WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL**
**REQUIREMENTS**
- A person employed in this position must follow all workplace health and safety and

environmental protection requirements and pro-actively identify and report any potential or
actual safety hazards/issues within the School environment.

**VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
**Expected behaviours**
**Category**

Demonstrates personal integrity and strong work ethic
**Values **Behaviour demonstrates a team approach

Is open to new ideas and opportunities

**Communication **Communicates effectively, especially with adults

**School standards **Always focused on the needs of the School
Always respectful of others
Adds value to the team and the School
Complies with all school policies

**Business outcomes **Looks ahead and anticipates new directions
Understands how teams work and utilises the skills of team
members

**Productivity **Self driven and displays personal effectiveness
Manages stressful situations well
Displays sound problem solving and decision making skills
Possesses technical skills required to be proficient in the role
Shows critical reflection on own work

**Continuous **Reviews performance data to identify areas for improvement
**improvement **Considers the bigger picture when thinking about a problem

Understands and adjusts to change

**Planning **Demonstrates organisational skills
Develops project plans with clear process and outcome

**TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS**
- Hold a current drivers licence with the ability to drive manual vehicles
- General handyman knowledge and aptitude
- Demonstrated ability in handling power tools and equipment
- Physical strength and a high level of fitness
- Familiarity with Audio Visual equipment or the willingness to be trained in this area
- An understanding of the Lowther Hall context
- A current and appropriate WWC registration
- An understanding of child safe standards
- Current National Criminal History Record Check

**PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES**
- Sound judgement with regards to people and situations
- Willingness to support the school values
- Organisation and attention to detail
- Time management and prioritising ability
- Initiative and resourcefulness
- Outcomes focus
- Team orientation
- Kind, friendly and supportive to parents, staff and students
- Decision making within level of authority
- Flexibility and ‘can do’ attitude

**POSITION ACCEPTANCE**

I accept the position description as stated above, and that it may need amending and updating
periodically due to changes in responsibilities and organisational requirements. I will endeavour to
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