Building and Grounds Maintenance - Melbourne, Australia - Schools (Government)

Schools (Government)

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Melbourne, Australia

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type:
Full time / From 02/10/2023

Organisation:
Schools (Government)

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Education and Training

Reference:

Selection Criteria:

SC1 Relevant experience and /or qualifications to fulfil the expected duties of the Buildings & Grounds Maintenance position.

SC2 Ability to effectively prioritise and work systematically with mínimal supervision.

SC3 Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures and an ability to manage risk within the work environment.

SC4 Ability to communicate effectively and engage others within the school community to maintain a clean, safe and presentable environment.

SC5 Dedication to undertake professional development to further enhance skills within the role.

Role:

This position has 4 weeks annual leave entitlement, school holiday attendance is required. A leave purchase allowance will be paid.

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field.

It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved.

This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility.

Staff management issues will be resolved with mínimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.

Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered.

Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.

Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities:

This position description describes in general terms the normal duties which the Buildings & Grounds Maintenance person is expected to undertake.

However, the duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the position.

General repairing with wood, steel, plaster, concrete or brick
Painting work
Cleaning up and temporary securing of broken windows and doors
Moving of furniture and assisting with setting up rooms for exams, meetings and assemblies
Removal of graffiti and other debris
Purchasing of materials and resources for the role as per the college's policy
Retrieving items from rooftops, and maintenance of gutters and drains
Basic landscaping and the overseeing of gardening including mowing, trimming, weeding, cutting back/pruning, planting
Document maintenance activities including but not limited to essential services, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, heating, fire services, pest control, painting, concreting, glazing, carpentry, facilities audits, waste management and department inspections
Prepare quotes and timelines for work requiring qualified contractors
Liaising with teachers and working with teachers and their classes on group college projects that improve the aesthetics of the building and/or grounds
Follow appropriate OH&S and risk management procedures and ensure OH&S requirements and legislated standards are met
Provide the Maintenance Manager and/or Business Manager with reports and advice as required
Respond to any emergency situation in an appropriate manner and undertake such other duties as may be required
Regularly monitor and report on any security issues; for example: open windows, unlock