Building and Grounds Maintenance Manager
Department of Education Victoria – Victoria
6d ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria
Brunswick Secondary College is a co‑educational Year 7-12 College. While its students are drawn from Brunswick, an overall enrolment of 1050 allows for some enrolment of students from outside this area. Modernisation of school facilities, completed in late 2018, allows for growth in enrolments over the next few years. The College has an International Student Program.
The college offers a traditional discipline‑based curriculum; complemented by a wide range of specialist subjects and enrichment programmes. Its goal is to improve the achievement levels of individual students and specific cohorts through continuing to raise expectations and standards of learning. To ensure that all students have access to the same high standards of teaching, staff develop curriculum and assessment tasks in teams. A wide range of quality professional learning opportunities are offered on site and all teachers are involved in classroom observations connected to Performance Review.
Supporting high academic standards is an emphasis on positive relationships and community. This places a strong value on student feedback to their teachers. There are diverse opportunities for parental involvement, student leadership and a rich array of extracurricular activities. The college's six values of teamwork, respect, excellence, achievement, persistence and responsibility underlie all relation planning and activities within the college.
The school's priorities are to build excellence in Teaching and Learning and to build a Positive Climate of Learning.
Even though changing demographics have seen a decrease in the number of students from language backgrounds other than English, there are over 50 nationalities represented in the student population. The school's population is a genuine reflection of the diversity within the local community.
Brunswick Secondary College strives continually to improve student engagement and learning. Its goals are to provide a safe, caring and stimulating learning environment regarded by the Brunswick community as an excellent choice for its students.
Engagement and wellbeing structures are designed to support and connect students. A major component in our approach to enhancing student engagement and wellbeing is our work on improving pedagogies, providing an extensive range of co‑curricular opportunities and encouraging high levels of student participation and leadership. Student engagement is being further developed by programmes including:
* Strong sport, outdoor education, music and performing arts programmes
* A whole‑school focus on maintaining high and consistent expectations and a focused and accountable learning environment across all year levels
Involvement of students in monitoring and setting goals for improvement based on their work practice scores in all subjects.
Selection Criteria
* SC1 Relevant experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the expected duties of the Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Manager position.
* SC2 Ability to effectively prioritise and work systematically with minimal supervision and to oversee other staff and contractors.
* SC3 Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures and an ability to manage risk within the work environment.
* SC4 Ability to communicate effectively and engage others within the school community to maintain a clean, safe and presentable environment.
* SC5 Dedication to undertake professional development to further enhance skills within the role.
Role
Attendance requirement for this position.
A key aspect of the Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Manager's role in the College community is to be able to communicate effectively and develop a good working relationship with staff members, students and contractors at all levels.
The Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Manager at Brunswick Secondary College will undertake professional and personal development opportunities to enhance the position and will participate in an annual performance and development process.
The Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Manager is required to work flexibly and reliably within tight timelines and with minimal direction in a team environment.
It is important that the Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Manager operates in a professional, courteous, efficient manner at all times, respecting confidentiality.
The Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Manager supports the College leadership with the planning and implementation of building works, grounds projects and general maintenance and minor building services.
A position at this level provides specialised knowledge that is relied upon to deliver services, under direction. Application of specialised knowledge is confined to a specific functional area: for example: building and grounds maintenance, contract and contractor management and minor building maintenance works. The level has the ability to apply technical principles to enable the performance of a variety of inter‑related technical tasks, and will undertake relevant occupational health and safety requirements, contractor inductions and, where necessary, risk assessments within the relative work area.
An employee in a position at this level performs and/or supervises activities that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice and school policy. This includes the supervision and coordination of students who are completing environmental duties. Such supervision would be limited to ensuring routine tasks are performed to the required standards.
Responsibilities
Typical duties
* Typical tasks may include but are not limited to:
o General repairing with wood, steel, plaster, concrete or brick.
o Painting work.
o Cleaning up and temporary securing of broken windows and doors.
o Moving of furniture and setting up rooms for exams, meetings and assemblies.
o Assisting teaching staff with the set‑up of class or school functions such as barbecues and sports days.
o Removal of graffiti.
o Attending to faulty locks.
o Retrieving items from rooftops, and maintenance of gutters and drains.
o Minor plumbing works
* Basic landscaping and gardening including mowing, trimming, weeding, cutting back/pruning, planting.
* Schedule and document maintenance activities including but not limited to essential services, electrical, plumbing, air‑conditioning, heating, fire services, pest control, painting, concreting, glazing, carpentry, facilities audits, waste management and department inspections.
* Prepare quotes and timelines for work requiring qualified contractors.
* Manage, coordinate and instruct service contractors and ensure works are carried out to a high standard and with due regard to protection of the buildings and grounds, and with minimum disruption to school activities.
* Assist Technology staff with material ordering and use of equipment.
* Ensure that all contractors provide information pertaining to insurances and working with children checks where required.
* Induct all contractors to ensure compliance with OHS regulations.
* Identify, report and advise on major furniture, fixture and equipment renewal needs across the College and assist in managing contracts and purchasing.
* Implement appropriate OH&S and risk management procedures and ensure staff and contractors comply with OH&S requirements and legislated standards.
* Maintain all relevant OH&S documentation e.g. Safe Work Practice, Risk Assessment forms, NSDS sheets.
* Assist with the planning and staging of College events such as Information Evenings, Awards Ceremonies, Student‑Led Conferences, etc.
* Respond to any emergency situation in an appropriate manner and undertake such other duties as may be required, noting that such activities may be outside normal working hours or on weekends.
* Liaise with the cleaners on any maintenance issues.
* Liaise with hirers of school facilities.
* Liaise with other Department bodies.
* Regularly monitor and report on any security issues; for example: open windows, unlocked doors, etc.
* Assist with the supervision of students in selected programs that may be connected with the position.
* The Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Manager reports directly to the Business Manager for the effective performance of daily duties.
* Undertake other duties relevant to the field of responsibility as requested by the Business Manager or Principal.
* Comply with the College's policies and procedures.
* Maintain a safe, clean, and presentable working environment.
This position description describes in general terms the normal duties which the Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Manager is expected to undertake. However, the duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the position.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position.
Must have current Working With Children Check.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@education.vic.gov.au.
Applicants seeking part‑time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case‑by‑case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
Other Information
Interested applicants may attend a site inspection by contacting the office on 6***.
Conditions of Employment
* All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
* Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre‑employment conditions check.
* A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
* Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
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