Building Maintenance and Grounds Person - 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 | Western Metropolitan

Job type:
Full time / From 13/05/2024

Organisation:
Schools (Government)

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Other

Reference:

Selection Criteria:

SC1.

Ability to carry out a physical role with demonstrated ability to proactively undertake a range of school building and grounds maintenance duties.

SC2.

Demonstrate a capacity to work as a member of a team, to follow instructions and take on the responsibility to work independently without direct supervision.

SC3. Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with a range of people in working / school environment.

SC4. Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of Occupational Health and Safety guidelines.

SC5. Demonstrate commitment to professional learning and growth.

Role:

To ensure the school grounds, buildings and equipment are well maintained, well presented, physically secure, compliant with all appropriate regulations and provide a safe environment for the school community.

Attendance is required throughout the term holidays. This position is 52/52.

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.

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:

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

General

Ensure that the buildings and grounds are well maintained and presented and that all work undertaken complies with OHS and Department standards.
Maintain a healthy and safe working environment by following OHS regulations and being an active member of the OHS Team.
Supporting all repairs, maintenance, and OHS requests from staff, students, and stakeholders in consultation with the Facilities Manager.
Arrange for regular servicing of equipment.
Participate in relevant training and professional learning.

Grounds and Facilities

Take a handson approach in performing daily maintenance tasks whenever required which will include removal of graffiti, emergency maintenance, cleaning, deliveries and general repairs.
Respond daily to service requests from staff via FreshDesk and prioritise work in order of urgency.
Respond to any emergency situations in an appropriate manner and undertake such other duties as may be required.
Poison weeds around the school grounds and buildings, as required
Maintain and mow the schoolground as part of a regular cycle of maintenance
Assist the school in maintaining a clean environment by collecting rubbish around the school grounds
Support minor works and refurbishment projects, both schooldriven and departmentdriven.
Provide care and maintenance of the school grounds, including maintenance of the school's gardens and new plantings in line with the school's landscape plan.
Work in conjunction with contractors onsite for project completion.
Ensuring the school¿s grounds are well maintained and presented including providing regular feedback to the Business Manager to ensure standards are maintained and opportunities for improvement are identified.
Under the direction of the Assistant Principal, follow a works schedule for the schools¿ grounds.
Other duties as negotiated with the Principal.

Compliance and Annual Inspections