Maintenance Officer
Full time, Permanent
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Maintenance Officer to join our Facilities team. This is a full‐time, ongoing position. The Maintenance Officer is responsible for maintaining school buildings, facilities and grounds to a high standard, undertaking general maintenance, minor construction/carpentry, minor plumbing, and handyman duties as directed by the Lead Maintenance Officer. The role also includes driving the school bus to transport students between campuses in the morning and afternoon, with the remainder of the day allocated to maintenance duties. The Facilities team is supportive, friendly and hardworking, with a strong safety culture and a shared commitment to providing a well‐maintained, safe environment for our school community.
Key Responsibilities
* Monitor and respond to maintenance requests as prioritised by the Lead Maintenance Officer
* Carry out general maintenance and repairs across both campuses
* Perform minor construction and carpentry works (e.g. stud walls, door modifications)
* Conduct minor plumbing repairs (within scope and qualification requirements)
* Maintain locks, doors, door furniture and cyber locks
* Replace faulty lighting and remove debris from external lighting
* Inspect and clean gutters, downpipes, silt traps and acid traps
* Repair window and insect screens
* Repair furniture, desks, chairs and learning equipment
* Undertake minor wall, ceiling and internal painting works
* Remove graffiti promptly
* Maintain signage across the campuses
* Ensure maintenance sheds are kept clean and tidy
* Assist with the setup and pack‐down of school functions and events
* Supervise and liaise with external contractors when required
* Assist Grounds staff as required
* Lock and secure school buildings during holiday periods and complete holiday safety checks
* Complete maintenance records and follow up outstanding issues
* Undertake any other duties as directed by the Principal, Business Manager, Executive Team or Lead Maintenance Officer
School Bus Responsibilities
* Drive the school bus on a scheduled morning and afternoon route between Meadow Springs and Halls Head
* Ensure the safety of students by enforcing seatbelt use and behaviour expectations
* Conduct pre‐ and post‐trip vehicle safety inspections and complete required checklists
* Maintain vehicle log books and monitor fuel usage, mileage and passenger numbers
* Maintain the bus in a clean and roadworthy condition
* Arrange servicing and attend annual vehicle safety inspections
* Follow all traffic laws and school transport policies
* Respond appropriately to delays, accidents or emergency situations
* Occasionally drive the bus outside scheduled times as required
Pastoral Care
As an Anglican School, pastoral care is extremely important at Frederick Irwin Anglican School. Frederick Irwin Anglican School is committed to child safety and protection, and expects all staff, volunteers, visitors to the School and contractors to respect and abide by all policies, procedures and practices developed and put in place by AngliSchools and/or the School in this regard.
Required Qualifications and Experience
* Current Working with Children Check
* Current Police Clearance
* Light Rigid Driver's Licence or willingness to obtain one
* Passenger Transport Driver authorisation (Department of Transport)
* Clean driving record
* Sound understanding of Work Health and Safety
* Demonstrated experience in maintenance or a relevant trade (desirable)
* Ability to carry out minor construction, carpentry and plumbing tasks
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a cooperative team
* Forklift ticket and/or building trade qualification (desirable but not essential)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
AngliSchools is an equal opportunity employer. We bases its recruitment decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. AngliSchools embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. Candidates who are offered employment may be subject to a criminal record and other background checks as permitted or required by company policy or applicable law.
About AngliSchools
AngliSchools founded in 1985, the Core Purpose of AngliSchools is to establish and support low fee Anglican systemic schools which provide a high quality, inclusive, caring Christian education. Growing from modest beginnings with the opening of St Mark's Anglican Community School in 1986 in Perth's northern beachside suburb of Hillarys, there are now more than 14,000 students attending 11 AngliSchools schools in Western Australia, three AngliSchools Schools in the Diocese of Wangaratta and the AngliSchools Language School, based in Perth.
How to Apply
To express your interest in this role please forward your application to **@fias.wa.edu.au. Applications will be reviewed as received.
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