Maintenance Assistant - Strathfield, Australia - Meriden School

Meriden School

Verified Company

Strathfield, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Role Description
Maintenance Assistant

Overview
The primary role of the Maintenance Assistant is to provide support to the Maintenance Team Leader, through the

provision of a variety of high quality, maintenance services across the School P - 12.

Hours
Mondays to Fridays 7.30am - 4.00pm

Responsibility
The Maintenance Assistant will report to and be supervised and supported by the Maintenance Team Leader and

Director of Property, reporting in the first instance to the Maintenance Team Leader.

All Meriden staff members need to be aware of and comply with all School Policies and Procedures at all times ;
these are found on e-Central.

Position Requirements and Skills:

Fitness for outdoor labouring, with gardening knowledge preferred
Capacity to manage periods of demanding, physical work e.g. bending, lifting and carrying heavy items,

furniture removal, installation of lockers, relocation of classrooms/staffrooms, set up and take down of large
auditorium, set for variety of functions

Basic carpentry and general handyman abilities required
Full driver's licence
NSW Construction white card, trade qualifications/certificates would be highly regarded
General knowledge of WHS requirements and commitment to all safety and compliance matters is

essential

Any overtime required will be at the direction of the Principal / Director of Property.

General Tasks

Setting up and setting down for many School functions and special events
Attending thoroughly to openingup or lockingdown of the School premises
Completing a wide variety of repair, cleaning and maintenance duties
Gardening, tidying and upkeep of all school campuses
Providing after hours support to staff and girls
Working cooperatively with regular contractors e.g. canteen, cleaners, electricians, plumbers etc
Assisting in the operation of school emergency procedures and dri lls, e.g. lockdown and evacuation.

Good hearing is required for these functions.

Attending to securing of the School grounds and equipment
Any other tasks as reasonably requested by the Principal or her delegate.

February 2023

Personal Qualities

The Maintenance assistant needs to:
- be a good communicator and a positive team member
- be able to work consistently and independently, as required
- be organised, cooperative, efficient and flexible
- be able to problem solve
- have good time management skills
- be responsive to instruction and thorough in completion of tasks
- be willing to seek advice where needed, and to learn
- be punctual
- wear the uniform provided, neatly at all times
- bring personal presentation commensurate with the ethos and reputation of the School
- be willing to fully embrace and support the Christian ethos of Meriden
- be loyal to the Principal, Meriden and positive promotion of the School
- a medical assessment may be required for this role.

February 2023