Maintenance and Grounds Officer

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks to ensure the proper functioning of school facilities.

• Respond promptly to emergency repair requests, such as leaks, power outages, or other urgent issues, to minimise disruption to daily operations.

• Maintain the school grounds by mowing lawns, planting and trimming shrubs and trees, spreading fertilizers and herbicides, weeding and removing debris to uphold a clean and attractive outdoor environment.

• Assist with daily refuse collection, security checks of buildings, and setting up of furniture and equipment for special functions.

• Conduct minor repairs to building structures, including windows, doors, locks, and other fixtures, to address wear and tear and ensure the safety and security of the school community.

• Perform painting and minor refurbishments as needed to maintain a fresh and aesthetically pleasing appearance throughout the school.

• Maintain and repair equipment used in the school, such as kitchen appliances and recreational equipment, to support daily activities and programs.

• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify potential safety hazards and address them promptly to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the school community.

• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, repairs performed, and maintenance schedules, to track progress and ensure accountability.

• Coordinate with other staff members, including cleaning staff, leadership team, office staff, and teachers, to address maintenance issues and support the overall operation of the school facilities.

• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and school policies in all maintenance activities to uphold the highest standards of safety and quality.

• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialised maintenance tasks that cannot be handled internally, ensuring timely and cost-effective service delivery.

• Any tasks as requested by a member of the School Leadership team or Principal.

Required Competencies and Skills (Key Selection Criteria)

The Key Selection Criteria that will be used to select the successful applicant include:

• Proven experience in building maintenance, repair, and groundskeeping, preferably in a school or similar institutional setting.

• Strong technical skills in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and other maintenance disciplines.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail to effectively identify and resolve maintenance issues.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with staff, students, and external contractors.

• Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders, and perform manual labour as required in the course of maintenance duties.

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed for emergency maintenance response.

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Personal Attributes

• Be supportive of the Christian ethos of the School.

• Able to work independently, whilst liaising with our staff team

• Ability to present a positive role model to students

• Always promote a safe work environment and act responsibly and safely.

• Willingness and competence to learn new skills.

Employee benefits

Employees of Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School have the following benefits available:

Ongoing professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Salary Sacrificing Superannuation

Salary Packaging

What We Offer

Our culture is supportive and dynamic, and our success is enabled by an engaging, passionate team approach. You can expect:

A values-based workplace

Fair-minded work-life balance

A supportive team culture

An Impressive office environment

If this role seems like a good match, and you are ready to take a decisive step in your career journey, please apply today. Applications will be considered as they are submitted and the school reserves the capacity to fill the role prior to the closing date.

The successful applicant will also be expected to hold or have the capacity to obtain a valid working with children check, national police criminal history clearance, and RAN-EC training.

Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School is a child safe employer and the safety, protection and well-being of all students is of fundamental importance to us. We are committed to fulfilling our duty of care to all of our students and to provide a child safe environment. As such, applicants are subject to pre-employment screening.

Applications should include a resume outlining previous and current experience, qualifications, and areas of strength and interest. The contact details of three referees, one of whom would preferably be a current Church Pastor or Minister, should also be included. Applications should be addressed to the Principal, Mr William Wallace.