**Company Description**
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia's largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.
At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.
**Job Description** About the role**:
We seek an applicant who is self-motivated, has good communication skills and is able to work unsupervised, as well as part of a team. Undertake maintenance and repair work for the school building and grounds to ensure it is a safe environment for the school community.
This is a highly sought-after permanent, part-time position, 2 days per week, working 7:30am - 3:30pm on Mondays & Thursdays, with the possibility of increasing to 3 days per week as the school enrolment grows.
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**Key Responsibilities**:
- Ensure building systems and machines run smoothly e.g. air conditioning, pumps etc.
- Undertake repair/maintenance work as required to school buildings e.g. replacing locks, windows & light bulbs, patching holes, woodwork repairs
- Perform routine maintenance of equipment
- Estimate repair costs and document repairs undertaken
- Handle, store, and distribute goods and materials
- Move equipment and furniture as required
- Upkeep school grounds e.g. mowing, pruning, weeding, planting, disposing of litter
- Assist with school improvements e.g. fencing, paving, and gardening projects
- Complete daily grounds maintenance reports
- Train new employees in grounds-keeping duties
- Drive school vehicles as required.
**About the School**:
The** Aspect Hills Shire School **will be a new state-of-the-art primary school located in the Gables, NSW. Building is well underway and the school is set to open Term 1, 2025. The new school is located within "Gables", a vibrant new suburb that is owned and developed by Stockland. The campus will cater for 72 students on the autism spectrum from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Link to the Aspect Hills Shire School
**Qualifications** What we are looking for**:
- Experience in general maintenance of grounds/buildings
- Knowledge of electrical, plumbing and general trade maintenance
- Understanding of machinery/equipment operation relating to building maintenance
- Ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Trade background is desirable
- Current driver's licence and use of own vehicle
- Current NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment
- You may be required to provide an International Police Check clearance.
**Additional Information** What we offer**:
- The salary rate for this role is $31.49 per hour + superannuation
- Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
- Employee referral incentive
- Access to a wide range of discounts through _Perkbox_ on everyday purchases
- Discounted membership to fitness facilities through _Fitness Passport_
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
**To apply**:
**Enquiries should be directed to**: