Grounds & Maintenance Assistant (Casual)As one of Queensland's leading independent schools, catering for boys from Prep to Year 12 through the outstanding education offered to day and boarding students, we have developed innovative approaches to address the specific learning needs of boys.Offering an inspiring, modern and technologically rich learning environment to its nearly **** students (including Boarding Students), the school has an enviable reputation for intellectual leadership andacademic achievement.As a part of this, the Groundsinclude the original buildings from **** which arelistedbytheNational Trust, in addition to acomplexofmodern facilities.
Our external sporting complexat Brassall hosts Cricket, Football, Rugby, Cross Country and other outdoor Activities.We are seeking the expertise of motivated and energetic casual Grounds & Maintenance Assistants to join our Facilities and Grounds team to support the team during projects during term and school vacation periods.
This role would suit someone with some experience or interest in grounds or maintenance and hours can be flexible around study or other commitments.The Grounds & Maintenance Assistant role is responsible for:Contribute to maintaining a high level of presentation of our Facilities and Grounds at all times, including buildings, gardens and lawnsGeneral grounds duties, including mowing, pruning, hedging, weeding, fertilising, sprinkler systems and propagatingGeneral maintenance, upgrades and/or repair tasks of School facilities as requested, which may include paving, concreting, bricklaying,



carpentry and/ or paintingMaintain all roads, pathways and grates to ensure that they are clean and free from rubbish, weeds and other debrisPressure washing of external walkways, surfaces of buildings and awningsGeneral use and basic preventative maintenance of machinery including tractors, mowers, whipper snippers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, etcPreparation and maintenance of School sports fields i.e. rugby, athletics, cricket and cross country.
This may involve mowing, fertilising, line marking, wicket maintenance, set up and dismantling of any sports equipment required for home gamesAssist with venue set up for any school events/occasions including moving and setting up furniture and equipment; andAny other duties as requested by the Facilities Manager.The successful candidate may possess:A skilled and friendly approachSome relevant industry experience or interest within the industryLandscaping knowledge or general maintenance/ trade experience would be advantageous but is not required; andexceptional attention to detail.Ipswich Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care.
As such, it is a condition of employment that all staff members, unless otherwise eligible for an exemption, must possess a current Positive Notice or "Blue Card" issued under theWorking with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act ****before commencing employment with the School.Volunteer Blue Cards will be required to be transferred to Paid Employment cards
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📌 Grounds & Maintenance Assistant (Casual) (Queensland)
🏢 Ipswich Grammar School
📍 Queensland