Buildings/grounds Maintenance - Melbourne, Australia - Schools (Government)

Schools (Government)

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Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type:
Full time / From 21/08/ /08/2024

Organisation:
Schools (Government)

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Education and Training

Reference:

Selection Criteria:

SC 1.

Preferred, but not essential - current recognised trade qualification, and with demonstrated experience and skills in the areas of gardening, horticulture and minor maintenance.

SC 2.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and unsupervised, with an ability to prioritise and structure work tasks to meet deadlines in an efficient and effective manner.

SC 4.

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, working co-operatively with a range of people and ability to communicate effectively with teachers, education support staff, students and contractors.

SC 5. Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain equipment and machinery, relevant to the role.

SC 6. Willingness to provide after hours service/repairs in emergencies, as required.

SC 7. A commitment to professional learning and growth.

Responsibilities:

Maintenance of garden beds and other grassed areas, including spraying for weeds (including ovals).
Weeding, pruning, replanting and mulching of garden beds, trees and shrubs.
Keeping school grounds clean and tidy, including collecting and removing rubbish/debris, emptying ground bins for general rubbish and internal recycling bins, the use of a leaf blower and high pressure water cleaner.
Development of new gardens and plantings
Responsible for completing minor maintenance tasks and upkeep of school buildings (basic repairs to classroom furniture, locks, doors, hinges, windows, taps, toilets, downpipes, spouts, plaster boards, painting, fences/gates and light fittings), as required, to ensure buildings and grounds are in a useable and safe condition reporting any major OH&S issues immediately to the Facility Manager.
Report immediately any Occupational Health & Safety issues to the Facility Manager.
Complete appropriate paperwork for jobs completed and orders for supplies as required.
Comply with Occupational Health & Safety and Work Safe standards, in particular wearing correct safety clothes and using appropriate safety equipment.
Comply with Occupational Health &Safety and Work Safe standards.
Assist with cyclic maintenance programs and carry our regular inspections, including providing support to contractors, and tradesmen working on site.
Check regularly that all gutters, pits and storm water drains are kept clear.
Check regularly that trees and overhanging branches are checked and in consultation with the Facility Manager, arrange for service provider to carry out tree audit, where required.
Keep maintenance and work spaces in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
Undertake equipment maintenance (rideon mover, push mover, head trimmer, chipper, chainsaw and spray tank) to ensure all equipment is kept in a safe and workable condition, arrange services with external suppliers, when required.
Respond to emergency situations including cleanup of spills and graffiti removal.
Move furniture and equipment, as required.
Assist with preparations for special school events, as directed.
Assist in the identification of own training needs and attend relevant training as required.
Complete Annual Performance Review.
Other duties as directed by the Facility Manager, Business Manager and/or Principal.
The above responsibilities set out the major duties and tasks associated within the stated job description. Other duties of a similar nature and/or level undertaken within the school are not excluded, simply because they are not itemised. These duties could vary from time to time resulting from new legislation, changes to technology or policy and procedure, and in the context of any changes, appropriate training may be given, if required, to undertake the new/varied role.

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:

DET Values:

Conditions of Employment:

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

Location Profile:

Fountain Gate Primary School is an attractive school that is proud of its achievements within the community and beyond. Many of its families come from far and wide across the globe.

To watch all the students work and play together is a great joy. Fountain Gate PS has a dedicated staff team. A distributed model of leadership has enabled many staff to carry out new initiatives.

Fountain Gate Primary School draws students from its residential area in Narre Warren as well as the Fountain Gate South and Hallam Gardens estates.

The enrolment at the school is currently 480 students. Our school's current analysis of its student population indicates that there are