Groundskeeper/Facilities & Maintenance

Location: North West Region | Sunbury

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

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Economics

Reference: 1443763

**Selection Criteria**:
SC1 Demonstrated ability to proactively undertake a range of maintenance duties including some trade experience relevant to the role.

SC2 Ability to use sound organisational skills to identify, prioritise and address maintenance and grounds issues as they arise.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as both a member of a team and independently, to undertake necessary maintenance and grounds tasks.

SC4 Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of Occupational Health and Safety guidelines and practices.

SC5 A strong ethic and a sense of pride in efficiently completing work to a high standard and in a timely fashion.

**Role**:
The Facilities Maintenance and grounds person will, under the direction of the Principal/Assistant Principal or the Business Manager, be responsible for the maintenance of buildings and associated structures, to ensure that all areas are maintained regularly. Ensure weekly, monthly and annual tasks are performed within timelines as identified in AIMS. Undertake required training/professional development should it be required.

**Responsibilities**:
The responsibilities of the Maintenance position include but are not limited to:

- Maintaining and improving the school grounds, facilities and buildings
- Mowing, gardening and minor landscaping
- Ensure safety is maintained within the work area when completing tasks
- Undertaking regular routine inspections and identify issues requiring maintenance.
- Undertaking routine repairs, cleaning and maintenance of the facilities.
- Maintaining all doors, gates and locks to a safe standard.
- Work with contractors to attend to tasks that require registered tradespeople and ensure OHS requirements in relation to sub-contractors are met.
- Undertaking small building projects and painting as required.
- Repairing /maintaining furniture as required.
- Move furniture and equipment as required
- Liaising with the Principal\Assistant Principal and Business Manager on a regular basis.
- Supporting staff in relocating furniture and equipment.
- Ensure that tools and equipment are in a serviceable condition.
- Ensure that the maintenance sheds are always clean and orderly in accordance with OH&S principles
- Working together with the management team to ensure that occupational health & safety requirements are met
- Working within DET OHS Guidelines

**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**:
This position may require the applicant to work during the school holiday periods in Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3 however this can be negotiated depending on projects and priorities. Flexibility is essential

Working at heights training is mandatory, as working on the school roof will be part of the position requirements when required and safe to do so.

**Conditions of Employment**:

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

**Program Benefits**:
No job description available

**Location Profile**:
Willowbank Primary School opened in 2022 for all year levels, Prep to Year 6 and is located at 385 McGeorge Road, Gisborne. The school has a current enrolment of 296 students and facilities for a long-term enrolment of 475 students. The state-of-the-art school facilities include general teaching spaces and specialist facilities for music, science, food technology and physical education. The outdoor facilities include a soccer field, basketball courts, kitchen garden, a performing arts stage, play spaces and undercover areas. Willowbank Primary School¿s vision is to be an inclusive school community where everyone is empowered to achieve excellence. This vision is captured in our motto 'Achieving excellence, together¿. We provide a safe and inclusive learning enviro