Job Description

Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities - Mango Hill State School

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Our school plays a significant role in the lives of children as they grow and develop. In partnership with parents and other members of the community, our school provides students with a world class education that equips them with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to be successful in the future.

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About the Role:

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As a key member of our support team, you will play an significant role in ensuring our school grounds, gardens, buildings and equipment are maintained to a high standard and remain a safe and welcoming place for students, staff and visitors. Working closely with the Principal, Business Manager and school staff, you will help create a safe, functional and attractive environment for students, staff and visitors.

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Responsibilities Include:

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- Responsible for a range of day to day activities that may include delivering and collecting mail, parcels and documents; recording and delivering of messages; printing and photocopying; preparing classrooms for examinations and preparing activity/assembly halls, including moving/arranging furniture and seating; removing and relocating furniture from room to room; general store duties including receipting, opening up, checking, storing and distributing school supplies and stocks; maintaining various registers; and stocktaking and recording/engraving of school equipment/furniture and assets.
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- Support a variety of security duties at the school that involve using and maintaining the school security systems; banking of school funds (this does not refer to the collection, receipt, or reconciliation of funds, but rather to the transport and depositing of funds at the appropriate banking institution); and locking and unlocking buildings (within core hours).
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- Assist with a range of duties that include clearing and hosing of drains and gutters; collection of waste, food and paper on school grounds as agreed by relevant staff and the Principal,



Business Manager and/or nominated delegate; undertaking immediate action cleaning duties (outside the normal operating hours of the school's cleaning staff); coordinating the removal and/or disposal of rubbish as required (does not include emptying of bins in agreed eating areas); assist with requirements for significant events such as fetes, plays and major sporting events.
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- Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements including maintenance of a safe work environment; safe storage and handling of chemicals, fertilisers and fuel; bring to appropriate attention any safety hazards; manage equipment records; and maintain tools and equipment for repair services (as per manufacturers' service manuals).
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- Attend to/or arrange repairs and maintenance within the school, including those which relate to furniture and equipment; locks and windows; swimming pools (e.g. maintaining proper water quality, testing water, keeping records of tests, adjusting/adding chemicals as consistent with workplace, health and safety (WHS) guidelines and procedures); and school facilities.
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- Communicate and discuss with Principal/Business Manager or nominated delegate on matters regarding periodic maintenance of facilities.
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- Order and/or collect general grounds care/cleaning supplies and materials as authorised by the Principal, Business Manager or nominated delegate; undertake ground improvement and enhancement activities; and prepare, mark and take general care of all outdoor sporting facilities (e.g. basketball, netball and tennis courts, cricket pitches, track and field areas).
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Please refer to the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

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Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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📌 Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities - Mango Hill State School (Queensland)
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