Grounds and Maintenance Assistant - Part Time

ROCKHAMPTON GIRLS GRAMMAR SCHOOL - GROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is one of the original eight Grammar Schools of Queensland. Opening in 1892, Girls Grammar has served and supported the education of girls and young women for over 130 years.

Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is a learning community founded on a commitment to ‘Learning for Life’. Each member of our School family contributes to sustaining an environment in which individuals actively engage in their learning; where School values are embraced; where mutual and self-respect is paramount; where community and global citizenship is fostered and where excellence in every endeavour is sought and celebrated.

OUR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY

At Rockhampton Girls Grammar School, we have an unwavering dedication to educate and nurture influential young women who contribute passionately and confidently to our diverse and ever-changing society.

OUR PURPOSE

Our purpose is to empower and inspire confidence in young women to create and embrace every opportunity.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to foster a connected community that develops clever and confident young women.

OUR VALUES

Staff and students are expected to display the following behaviours that are at the core of our School:

- Connection - We foster meaningful relationships that create a robust, supportive community among students, staff, families, and alumni.
- Integrity - We uphold the highest standards of honesty, respect, and accountability, ensuring our actions align with our words.
- Confidence - We empower our students to believe in their abilities, embrace challenges, and lead with courage in all aspects of life.
- Curiosity - We inspire a lifelong love of learning, encouraging our students to ask questions, explore ideas, and seek solutions.
- Traditions - We honour the rich heritage of our school,



embracing the values and practices that shape our unique identity.

OUR MOTTO

Non Scholae Sed Vitae - Not only for school but for life we are learning.

THEROLE

Position: Grounds and Maintenance Assistant

Employment Type: Part Time - hours negotiable

Commencement: Immediate start

POSITIONOBJECTIVE

The Grounds and Maintenance Assistant employed at Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is responsible for supporting the operational property and maintenance matters, including general care of all grounds and facilities and day to day property and equipment maintenance.

The Grounds and Maintenance Assistant’s core responsibilities is to assist with:

- gardening duties such as mowing, fertilising, planting, pruning, edging, reticulation maintenance, and weed control;
- preparing and planting season-sensitive plantings and displays;
- moving or relocating furniture, tools, equipment, stationery etc. as required or directed;
- ensuring all bins are emptied daily and cleaned and disinfected with Phenol (or similar) as required;
- keeping all roads, pathways and grates clean and free from rubbish and other debris;
- cleaning external surfaces of buildings as required;
- cleaning roofs, gutters and downpipes as required;
- garden upkeep as required and directed;
- monitoring of service contracts (e.g. rubbish collection, cleaning etc.);
- providing knowledge and support to other Facilities staff;
- repair and maintenance to school furniture and fittings, equipment and other assets;
- other minor building and/or repair and maintenance projects as requested;
- liaising with the Facilities and Services Manager or Operations Officer on requirements for tools and equipment and/or supplies to maintain stock;
- providing all pre-start and operational checks on all equipment in the area of responsibility;
- general tool maintenance; and
- any concerns raised by the Facilities and Services Manager or Operations Officer.

The ideal candidate will have:

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📌 Grounds and Maintenance Assistant (Rockhampton Regional)
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