Do you have a passion for landscaping and grounds maintenance? Bremer State High School are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and capable School Grounds Officer to maintain our beautiful school grounds.
This position is Temporary full-time, 38 hours per week, with daily starting and finishing times negotiable. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
This is a progressional position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next, once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of both classification ranges.
Who We Are
We are a well-established large school in the heart of Ipswich and have served the community well for over 60 years. In 2011, we moved to our current site beside the USQ Ipswich Campus. Our students and staff now enjoy a superb educational facility which is truly state of the art.
Step Into Your Next Chapter
* Responsible for a range of day to day activities that include maintenance of school ovals through regular mowing, watering and soil maintenance (refer to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) guidelines and procedures); lawn and garden maintenance, including regular weeding and the use of appropriate insecticides and fertilisers where necessary (refer to WHS guidelines and procedures); plant, water and care for trees, shrubs, gardens; and undertake general maintenance of grounds care equipment such as mowers, brush cutters, tractors (as per manufacturers' service manuals) and arrange regular services.
* Ensure compliance with WHS requirements including maintenance of a safe work environment; safe storage and handling of chemicals, fertilisers and fuel.
* Assist with a range of duties that include coordinating the removal and/or disposal of rubbish as required (does not include emptying of bins in agreed eating areas).
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
Submit Your Application
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
* Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Occupational group Education & Training
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