Position Summary:
The Maintenance Manager role combines leadership and hands-on responsibilities, overseeing staff and coordinating with contractors and suppliers. The ideal candidate will have management experience, relevant qualifications or industry experience.
Responsibilities:
* Coordinate Staff and Contractors: Oversee the coordination of school staff and external contractors for the maintenance and improvement of facilities.
* Operational Support: Actively contribute to maintenance and cleaning tasks as needed, ensuring consistent operational continuity.
* Facility Improvement: Identify and implement minor projects to repair, replace, improve, and enhance school facilities.
* Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with relevant council and government requirements, Work Health & Safety legislation, and environmental guidelines.
* Support Quality Education: Assist the school in ensuring facilities/environment support the delivery of high-quality education.
* Maintain a Safe Environment: Ensure a pleasant and safe working environment for the school community.
Minor Projects:
* Project Management: Oversee certain minor projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
* Quality Assurance: Ensure all projects meet the school's quality standards and comply with relevant regulations and safety standards.
Maintenance and Cleaning:
* Staff Management: Supervise and support maintenance and cleaning staff, ensuring they are well-trained and resourced.
* Maintenance Planning: Develop and implement maintenance schedules to ensure the school's buildings, grounds, and equipment are well-maintained.
* Oversight: Manage and monitor the responsibilities of direct reports, as outlined in their position descriptions.
* Quality Control: Monitor the quality of maintenance and cleaning work, addressing any issues promptly to maintain a safe and pleasant environment.
Facilities Management:
* Facility Improvement: Assist the school in identifying opportunities for facility improvements and implement projects to enhance the school's infrastructure.
* Security Oversight: Assist with school security, including systems, lock-up, protocols, and staff, to ensure a safe environment.
* Resource Management: Oversee the procurement and management of plant and equipment necessary for the operation of the maintenance team.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Regulatory Knowledge: Knowledge of building regulations, construction codes, and WHS regulations.
* Project Management: Managing small-medium scale projects, including budget management and stakeholder coordination.
* Maintenance Oversight: Overseeing building maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work.
* Groundskeeping Oversight: Overseeing groundskeeping, landscaping, and garden maintenance.
* Software Proficiency: Skills and experience using office administration & project management tools.
* Preventative Maintenance: Developing and implementing preventative maintenance schedules.
* Licences/Certificates: Relevant trade qualification.
* Diploma/Advanced Diploma: Building & Construction, Facilities Management, WHS or Business.
* Leadership: Experience in leading and managing teams, particularly in maintenance and facilities management.
* Sector Understanding: Independent Education Sector.
* Safety Compliance: Adhering to safety regulations and protocols. WHS qualifications.
Benefits:
* Community Engagement: Participate in school events and meetings, fostering a positive and collaborative school community.
* Budgeting and Planning: In conjunction with the Business Manager, develop budget estimates and project plans for minor projects.
* Facilities Hire: Assist in the assessment and management of facility hire requests, ensuring they align with school operations.
Additional Notes:
The role requires occasional availability for flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and school holidays, to address urgent matters as they arise.