Gardens, Grounds and Maintenance Officer
St John’s Anglican College is the leading Kindergarten to Year 12 coeducational school in south west Brisbane and is an International Baccalaureate World School for the Primary Years Program. St John’s offers personalised learning for exceptional achievement and is a place for the development of the mind, innovation, creativity, inspiration and wellbeing for the nurturing of the spirit shaped by Christian values. Our graduates are well educated, respectful, resilient and compassionate; equipped to be people of influence in their communities. Our teachers care about their students and are leaders in learning, focused on providing the best possible educational environment and ensuring that each child’s academic potential is maximised. We value and acknowledge the skills, energy and commitment of our employees. Accordingly, we seek to attract, develop and retain staff of the highest calibre and provide a working environment that enables them to maximise their contribution to achieving the College’s vision, mission and values.
Your opportunity
You will be able to use your previous grounds and maintenance experience to ensure that the College facilities and grounds are maintained at a high level of operational effectiveness and public presentation. This role performs a wide variety of routine and minor gardening, grounds and maintenance tasks within a small, dedicated team.
Responsibilities
Maintain College facilities and grounds at a high level of operational effectiveness and public presentation, performing routine and minor gardening, grounds and maintenance tasks.
Qualifications
- Hold a Working with Children Blue Card.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Relevant Trade Certificate such as Horticulture (or similar) preferred.
- ACDC Chemical Licence preferred.
- Knowledge of plant types/species and of landscaping methods and techniques.
- Be adaptable regarding the changing requirements within a school environment and manage time accordingly.
- Communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups.
- Have a customer service focus.
- Be committed to teamwork and collaborative participation in professional relationships.
Your application
It is expected that you will have experience in a similar role and a mature and professional approach to your work. To apply for this role please click the apply button on SEEK.com.au and submit a cover letter and current resume. For further information about this role please refer to the position description on our website or contact Liz Wright, Manager People, Culture and Compliance on .
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