About the Role

St Alberts College is seeking a reliable and motivated Junior Maintenance Officer to join our Maintenance team. This position is ideal for someone looking to build a career in facilities, maintenance, and property services within an educational environment.

The successful applicant will assist in maintaining the college's buildings, grounds, and facilities to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming workplace for students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with general maintenance and repair tasks across the college campus.

- Perform routine inspections of buildings, grounds, and equipment.

- Carry out minor carpentry, painting, plumbing, and handyman duties as required.

- Maintain outdoor areas, including gardening, mowing, edging, and general groundskeeping.

- Complete cleaning duties including:

- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming designated areas.

- Cleaning classrooms, offices, staff facilities, and common areas as required.

- Emptying bins and managing waste disposal and recycling.

- Cleaning windows, outdoor furniture, and other facilities.

- Assisting with emergency cleaning and spill response when required.

- Support the setup and pack-down of college events and activities.

- Assist with deliveries, stock movement, and equipment transportation.

- Respond to maintenance and cleaning requests in a timely and professional manner.

- Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements.

Essential Requirements





- Current and valid Australian Driver's Licence.

- Demonstrated ability to undertake maintenance and cleaning duties.

- Good communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

- Physical fitness and ability to perform manual handling and outdoor work.

- Commitment to workplace health and safety practices.

- Eligibility to work in Australia.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

- Previous experience in maintenance, cleaning, facilities management, groundskeeping, or a related field.

- Trade qualification or relevant vocational training (advantageous but not essential).

- Experience working in a school, college, or educational environment.

- Current Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain one).

The successful candidate will receive;

- A competitive salary, as stipulated under the Higher Education Industry General Staff Award as well as NFP salary packaging

- Opportunity to be part of a cohesive team with generous benefits, including paid morning tea, lunch (while kitchen is open for the year), invites to formal events at the College

- Provision of staff uniform

- Opportunity to work closely with the Precinct Manager, who will provide on the job training

- Paid leave during Christmas shutdown period

- Access to Employee Assistance Program

Flexible start date available, ideally in October.

📌 Junior Maintenance Officer (Armidale)
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