The Rockhampton Grammar School – Rockhampton QLD

The Rockhampton Grammar School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Groundsman to join our team.

In this role, you will play an essential part in maintaining and enhancing the grounds, gardens, and grassed areas, ensuring that the School's exterior is welcoming, functional, and aligned with the overall ambiance of the campus. This position requires someone who can work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and often-changing environment.

The Rockhampton Grammar School was founded in 1881 and is an independent co-educational day and boarding school, educating and caring for students from Prep to Year 12, as well as the Early Learning Years and is Queensland’s largest boarding school. The Rockhampton Grammar School has achieved great success in the academic, cultural, sporting and vocational fields over the past 145 years. The School has a total enrolment of over 1,500 (Prep to Year 12) students who are exposed to our broad curriculum, giving effect to our commitment of Grow in Character and Scholarship.

We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

At The Rockhampton Grammar School, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic setting where students thrive both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. Join us at The Rockhampton Grammar School and be a part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education The School values co-curricular involvement and provide a wide variety of opportunities for staff in this regard.

POSITION TITLE:

Groundsman

CLASSIFICATION:





Permanent Full-Time

BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsible for the upkeep of School grounds and properties, to establish gardens and grounds to a high standard of presentation and ensuring The School grounds and properties are kept to a high standard.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Maintenance of all garden beds, this shall include weeding, mulching, fertilising, planting out and replacing as necessary;
- Undertake & support Landscape projects and establish new areas and gardens, as directed;
- Maintaining lawns, this shall include mowing ovals and lawns and edging all lawns;
- Pruning of all shrubs and trees at the appropriate time;
- Watering of garden areas;
- Blower vacuuming of paths, walkways and entrances;
- Apply pesticides, herbicides, insecticides or other chemicals to soil, weeds, plants or other surfaces, as required;
- Clean tennis courts and swimming pool;
- Clean and maintain drains and ensure drains are properly operational;
- Clean and maintain drainage pits ensuring pits are not blocked;
- Repair divots and maintain line marks on ovals;
- Prepare cricket wicket;
- Maintain and repair irrigation, involving:

- Operating and servicing drip systems and irrigation pumps;
- Repairs and servicing sprinkler heads and underground pipes;
- Undertaking general services across the School (e.g.,



office moves for staff, set up for events and functions, assist with furniture relocation);
- Performing minor maintenance and servicing of tools and equipment used in the performance of duties;
- Providing effective assistance to contractors when required;
- Ensuring all documentation (e.g., job cards, timesheets, consignments, material safety datasheets, and goods received) is promptly and accurately completed/maintained;
- Being proactive in identifying areas for improvement and provide recommendations to the supervisor;
- At all times giving regard to season and weather events in the planning and conducting of duties;
- Any other duties as directed by the Grounds Supervisor and Facilities Manager.

N.B This position description contains the most important duties and tasks regarding the job to be done. It is not an exclusive/exhaustive list.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE

- Knowledge of plant type and species, landscaping methods and technique;
- Knowledge of Work, Health and Safety requirements and demonstrated ability to work in compliance with WH&S; provisions;
- Ability to plan, organise, resolve problems and prioritise work to meet strict deadlines and the ability to accommodate urgent and unplanned work with limited guidance, often without direct supervision in a collaborative team environment;
- Demonstrated work ethic and attention to detail with the ability to liaise with staff and clients at all levels
- Ability to act on initiative, dealing with unexpected problems that arise;
- Willingness to take personal responsibility for standard of work carried out;
- To undertake any

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