Groundskeeper/gardener/maintenance

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 24/03/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Other

Reference: 1463005

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC 1 -** Ability to carry out a physical role, with demonstrated gardening/handyperson aptitude.

**SC 2 -** Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage and maintain grounds, gardens and complete grounds works as required within a school environment. Skills in the use of tools/technical equipment as relevant to the position.

**SC 3 -** Demonstrated technical knowledge, expertise and proficiency in minor repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior of buildings within a school environment.

**SC 4 -**The capacity to engage and liaise with contractors on the school site as required to manage minor projects and developments being mindful of OHS practices and protocols.

**SC 5 -** Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work independently to maintain the school buildings and grounds.

**Role**:
**Attendance may be required during school holiday periods which appropriate payment will be made.**

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.

Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).

A role at this range may include:

- Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
- Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
- Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
- Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

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**:
The core role of the Maintenance Person may include but is not limited to:

- Assist with gardening and general grounds maintenance tasks as required.
- Undertake general maintenance and minor building works.
- Mowing and edge clearing as required.
- Assist tradespersons working on site.
- Checking the school grounds to ensure the grounds are safe.
- Keep storage facilities clean, tidy and safe, including signage for OHS risks.
- Working through a schedule of regular tasks and maintenance audits.
- General setting up and packing away after events.
- General handyperson duties as directed.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and also with minimum supervision within a team environment.
- A full drivers licence is required.
- Attend meetings and safety inspections.
- Assist with moving furniture.
- Other duties as directed by Principal, Assistance Principal and Business Manager.
- It should be noted that some heavy lifting maybe required in