Maintenance/Grounds Person - Melbourne, Australia - State Government of Victoria, Australia

Description

Job posted: 22/04/2024

Job type: Part time / From 20/05/ /05/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Economics

Reference:

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to efficiently undertake general handyperson tasks, repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior of buildings and grounds work within a school environment, including the ability to follow school procedures, OH&S practices and protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, in particular the ability to relate to a wide range of people in a school environment, including teachers, education support staff, students and parents, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and work cooperatively in a team situation.
• Proven ability to use initiative to investigate, prioritise, take appropriate action and address maintenance problems as directed by the Principal, Assistant Principal or Business Manager.
• Possess the technical knowledge, expertise and proficiency in the use of tools and technical equipment as relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated experience in facilities, grounds and garden maintenance.

Role

Attendance of 1 day per week (6 hours) is required during school holidays.

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 minimal 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.

The core role of the Grounds / Maintenance Person may include but is not limited to:

• Conduct grounds checks for hazards, repairs needed and work required and address issues accordingly, where possible
• Awareness of and addressing, where feasible, any health and safety hazards
• Minor repairs, both internal and external, as required
• General external tidying and maintaining of gardens, pathways, steps and playgrounds including:
• Sweeping/blowing
• Weeding
• Planting
• Mulching
• Spraying
• Cleaning up/tidying
• Painting as required
• Graffiti removal
• Mowing and edging as required
• Keep storage facilities clean and tidy.
• Working through a schedule of regular tasks and maintenance audits.
• General setting up and packing away after major events.
• Maintain amenities / minor cleaning tasks where required to ensure OHS requirements are met
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and also with minimum supervision within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct grounds checks for hazards, repairs needed and work required and address issues as required within OH&S guidelines;
• Moving equipment and materials.
• Maintenance of school equipment to required WorkSafe standards.
• External cleaning of buildings as required.
• General maintenance of school grounds.
• Pruning and trimming of plants.
• Guttering and roof maintenance.
• Maintenance of gardens and pathways.
• Liaising with other contractors at times under the direction of the Principal.
• Keep storage facilities clean and tidy.
• Assist with general setting up and packing away after major events.
• Maintain amenities / minor cleaning tasks where required to ensure OHS requirements are met
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and also with minimum supervision within a team environment.
• Report any dangers or safety hazards immediately ensuring areas are made safe when appropriate.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via

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:

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:

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at

Location Profile

Through working as a united learning community, our purpose is to produce optimistic, resilient lifelong learners with skills for future success as responsible citizens in the 21 st century.

School Motto: Nurturing Success

School Values:

COMMUNITY ¿ We contribute to our community. We are useful community members. We collaborate respectfully. We are all one community

COURAGE ¿ We are risk-takers We believe in ourselves and try new things. When we get it wrong, we try again and look for ways to improve. We stand up for what is right.

CURIOSITY ¿ We are adventurous We think with more wonder. We ask questions and find solutions. We think creatively. We dive deeper.

CARE ¿ We show empathy and kindness. We respect the people around us. We take care of equipment. We take time with our learning. We shine in different ways, and we don¿t compare ourselves to others.

Parkhill Primary School is located in Ashwood, approximately 15km east of the CBD in the City of Monash. Parkhill is a small sized school of approximately 190 students. The size of the school combined with a friendly school community provides a positive, welcoming, stimulating family atmosphere. There is a real sense of belonging and pride. The school¿s motto is nurturing success . Teachers understand and focus on individual student¿s skills, attributes, and needs. They are passionate and professional. The school is progressive - a busy and vibrant place. Parents are supportive and involved. Facilities are spacious and attractive, and classrooms have been updated as a result of funding with a rebuild . We have just finished renovating and extending our gymnasium which includes a full-sized basketball court and upgrading of our performing arts space. Achievement is recognized and appreciated, effort praised and reinforced.

The Parkhill community is quite socially and culturally diverse. It is expected that this will continue to be a feature of the school's demographics. Enrolments have been steady, and numbers are expected to be maintained over the next few years.

Parkhill has a tradition of meeting the diverse educational, social and welfare needs of students and families in creative and flexible ways. Examples of this approach include the Parkhill Community Garden, Lunchtime Clubs, Parkhill TV, Challenge Programs, Specialist Subjects which includes STEAM, PE, PA, LOTE (Mandarin) and a wide range of Intervention and Extension Programs. Parkhill is also a host school for the GATEWAYS program.

Parental participation is a key feature of the school. An active School Council and PFA reflect the increasing levels of parent involvement, as does the number of parents who regularly actively support various school programs.

The staff profile reflects an excellent balance of both gender and experience. Staff work co-operatively in teams within levels and in curriculum groups. Non-teaching staff (integration aides, support staff, welfare staff etc.) work closely with teachers to maximize outcomes for students. All staff demonstrate a keen interest in, and commitment to Professional Learning.

A dynamic, representative, and effective staff Leadership Team provides direction, support and accountability.

The school operates an Out of School Hours Care Program providing excellent daily before and after school care for families. A school holiday program is also available.

Part time / From 20/05/ /05/2025