Maintenance/grounds person (bendigo)

Overview

Work type: Full time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 3
Occupation: Other
Location: Bendigo
Reference: 1467467

Selection Criteria

• Excellent organisational skills, is a self-starter who can work under limited direction and shows initiative
• Excellent communication skills and can demonstrate the ability to relate to students, college staff and contractors
• Good skills in basic carpentry, preparation and painting as well as gardening and maintenance skills
• Demonstrate capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team workplace

Role

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.

Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.

Responsibilities

• Mowing using a ride on mower & hand pushed mower, whipper snipping, blower vac etc.
• Maintenance of garden beds and edges, including planting, watering, feeding etc.
• Upkeep/service checks of gardening equipment.
• Removal of rubbish – empty large and wheeled bins on collection days.
• Regular cleaning of gutters, downpipes and drains.
• Organise repair of all broken windows.
• Any minor repairs e.g. new locks, toilet cisterns etc.
• Painting where required.
• Removal of graffiti.
• Replace and set up furniture in learning spaces.
• Move equipment to school events and assist with setup and pack up – events include but not limited to whole college assembly, swimming carnival, athletics trials, athletics carnival, cross country, awards evening, graduation ceremonies etc.
• Cleaning areas in the College ready for community use.
• Organising of contractors through the Business Manager.
• Order and replace signage around the school.
• A full current driver's licence and valid Working With Children are required.
• Working of heights certificate would be advantageous.
• Position has possibility of extension.
• Complete all other duties as directed by the principal.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

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. The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leaders.