Grounds / Maintenance Position

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Facilities Management

Reference: 1456769

**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**:
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.

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.
- Perform safety inspections, maintenance and light repairs as directed
- Minor plumbing (leaky taps), minor electrical (light globe replacement), minor plastering and painting, ect. Significant electrical and plumbing works will be handled by our licenced contractors.
- Manage the use and maintenance of equipment within a work area.
- Regular garden maintenance (ie: lawn mowing, whipper snippering, weeding, rubbish pickup, leaf collection, pruning).
- Minor landscaping.

**Responsibilities**:
At this level we are looking for a grounds and maintenance person who cannot only help with the maintenance and upkeep of facilities and grounds but show compliance with the rules and requlations.

The grounds and maintenance position in the school community is to be able to communicate effectively and develop a good relationship with staff members, students and contractors at all levels.

The grounds and maintenance position will undertake personal and professional development opportunities to enhance the position.

The grounds and maintenance position are required to work flexibly and reliably within tight timelines and with mínimal direction in a team environment.

It is important that the grounds and maintenance position operates in a professional, courteous and efficient manner at all times, respecting confidentiality.

**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:
**Other Information**:
The role of the grounds and maintenance employee wil be to maintain the grounds and maintenance at 2 schools.

3 days per week at Avondale Primary School

2 days per week at Aberfeldie Primary School

**Location Profile**:
Avondale Primary School is located in Avondale Heights, situated 12 kilometres north-west of Melbourne¿s CBD. The school opened in 1961 with enrolments progressively increasing to the current 2024 figure of 440 students with approximately 25% of students speaking a language other than English at home.

Avondale Primary School; a community that strives for excellence through high quality learning, engagement and wellbeing is our School Vision. We promote an inclusive environment in which every student feels s