Maintenance & Grounds Support - Thornton Campus

SC1 Demonstrated experience performing proactive and reactive grounds keeping and maintenance activities.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC3 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC4 Capacity to work independently and cooperatively with a range of people, such as the Maintenance and Grounds Manager or other school staff.

SC5 Demonstrated ability to plan and respond to issues proactively and prioritise tasks accordingly.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated experience performing proactive and reactive grounds keeping and maintenance activities.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC3 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC4 Capacity to work independently and cooperatively with a range of people, such as the Maintenance and Grounds Manager or other school staff.

SC5 Demonstrated ability to plan and respond to issues proactively and prioritise tasks accordingly.

Role

This role is part-time, with required attendance for four days per week between 8:00am to 4:00pm. Additional attendance may be required during term break time for the fulfillment of required maintenance tasks and assisting contractors in attending to tasks.

An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction by the Maintenance and Grounds Manager





An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Duties will include:

- Providing routine grounds and building maintenance support, including scheduled and preventative maintenance tasks
- Applying basic technical knowledge to diagnose and correct faults and problems with equipment, plant and infrastructure
- Operating, and instructing others in the routine use of, equipment and tools
- Conducting induction processes for school visitors and tradespeople on the school¿s operational health and safety policies and procedures
- Assisting with stock control of maintenance materials, supplies and equipment
- Undertaking routine operational and administrative tasks, such as recording maintenance requests, data entry and supporting purchasing processes using standard software
- Communicating with teachers and staff about routine maintenance and operational matters




- Other relevant tasks as required by the Principal, or delegate.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base may initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are transparent, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialisedstudent/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Occupational Health & safety:Proactive collaboration with the Principal, Campus Principal and Maintenance and Grounds Manager to ensure that all school OHS processed, practices and equipment are compliant with Department of Education regulations.

Facilities & Grounds: Proactive collaboration with the Principal, Campus Principal and Facilities Manager to ensure that school facilities and grounds are maintained to an optimum level thereby ensuring that the students and the staff have access to a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment which is conducive to learning and teaching.

Maintenance & Essential services: Ensuring that all facilities, essential services and security systems / processes in the school are maintained to the highest possible standard.

Communication: Proactive and effective co

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