Job Description
This role involves maintaining the school's grounds, gardens and outdoor facilities to ensure a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment.
Maintenance tasks include lawn care, gardening, pruning, weeding, and mulching. The successful candidate will also be responsible for operating and maintaining equipment such as mowers, blowers and tractors.
Additionally, this role requires assisting with event setup and pack down, conducting routine inspections of outdoor facilities and equipment, and reporting maintenance issues.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Perform routine maintenance tasks to ensure the upkeep of school grounds and gardens.
* Operate and maintain equipment in good working order.
* Assist with event setup and pack down.
* Conduct regular inspections of outdoor facilities and equipment.
* Report any maintenance issues or concerns.
Required Skills and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience in grounds and garden maintenance, including the operation and maintenance of various equipment. Strong attention to detail and prioritization skills are essential for success in this role.
A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required for this position, as well as knowledge of irrigation systems and experience working in a similar environment.
* Essential Qualifications:
* Experience in grounds and garden maintenance.
* Ability to operate and maintain equipment.
* Strong attention to detail and prioritization skills.
* Current WWCC.
* Knowledge of irrigation systems.
* Experience working in a school or similar environment.
Benefits
This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with the chance to make a real difference in the school community.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experience in grounds and garden maintenance.
* Why Work With Us:
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
* Chance to make a real difference in the school community.
* Development of new skills and experience.
Other Information
Please note that this role requires the ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, and may involve lifting heavy equipment or materials.
Applicants should also be aware that this role is subject to change, and may require flexibility and adaptability.