Jimboomba State School is seeking a reliable and hands‐on schools officer to maintain our school grounds and facilities. This role involves landscaping, maintenance, and ensuring our school environment is safe, clean, and welcoming for students and staff.
The position is progressive 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. Salary rate shown is reflective of both classification ranges.
About the Role
Jimboomba State School is seeking a dependable and proactive facilities and grounds officer to support the maintenance, presentation and safety of the school environment. This role contributes to the effective day‐to‐day operation of the school through facilities maintenance, grounds care and general support services. The successful applicant will work collaboratively within a team, demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace health and safety, and take pride in maintaining school buildings and grounds to a high standard.
Major Accountabilities
* Maintain school grounds, ovals and outdoor facilities, including mowing, gardening and waste management.
* Undertake routine facilities maintenance and minor repairs to buildings, furniture and equipment.
* Prepare and support school activities, events, assemblies and examinations, including furniture movement.
* Maintain and monitor pool and pool facilities in accordance with WHS requirements.
* Operate, maintain and store tools, machinery and equipment in accordance with WHS requirements.
* Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety standards, including safe handling of chemicals and fuels.
* Identify, report and respond to maintenance and safety issues in consultation with the principal or nominated delegate.
* Liaise with staff, students and external contractors regarding facilities and grounds matters.
* Support security‐related duties within core hours, including locking and unlocking of buildings.
* Possess or be competent to acquire computer skills to use school‐based programs.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
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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