Maintenance Officer

The Rockhampton Grammar School is seeking a dedicated and proactive Maintenance Officer to join our hard-working Facilities team. In this varied role, you will play a vital part in maintaining our outstanding school facilities, supporting daily operations, and ensuring a safe, vibrant environment for our students and staff.

While we are primarily seeking a Full-Time team member, we value a strong cultural fit and are open to negotiating Part-Time or Casual arrangements for the right candidate.

The Maintenance Officer is to provide ‘all round’ support to the functional operations of facilities maintenance. You will be required to be flexible in an often-changing work environment and you will, at times, undertake the full range of duties as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor or their delegate. You will be required to work independently and as a team, as required.

You are responsible for:

• Undertake general Building maintenance work including handyman tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure the School assets and property are kept to a high standard.
• Undertaking general services across the School (e.g. office moves for staff, set up for events and functions, assist with furniture relocation);
• Provide support to Contractors & Service providers. Assistance to be provided to other Trades staff; Builders, Plumbers, or Electricians, as required.
• Ensure Safe Work Methods and good housekeeping practices are followed to ensure the safety of the workplace in the execution of tasks.
• Perform minor maintenance and servicing of tools and equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Perform pre-use inspections & Fleet Vehicle cleaning, washing and minor maintenance to ensure vehicles & buggies are fit for purpose.
• Undertake general disposal of redundant items as required, which includes clearing rubbish from the School campus and properties to ensure the high presentation standards of the School are maintained.
• Ensure all documentation (e.g. job cards, timesheets, consignments, material safety datasheets, and goods received) is promptly and accurately completed/maintained.
• Be proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and provide recommendations to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Be proactive in addressing emergent issues within your area of responsibility.
• Any other duties as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Contribute to regular meetings:

• Participate & contribute to pre-start toolbox meetings with other team members to ensure tasks are communicated, prioritised, and understood to enable staff to safely perform their duties.
• Contribute to the improvement of School safety by identifying and reporting observations to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Attend site meetings as directed.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of Workplace, Health and Safety requirements and demonstrated ability to work in compliance with WH&S provisions.
• Ability to plan, organise, resolve problems, and prioritise work to meet strict deadlines and the ability to accommodate urgent and unplanned work with limited guidance, often without direct supervision in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated work ethic and attention to detail with the ability to liaise with staff and clients at all levels.
• Ability to act on initiative, dealing with unexpected problems that arise.
• Willingness to take personal responsibility for standard of work carried out.
• To undertake any training relevant to your role.
• Manual handling and physical activity are an inherent requirement for this position. A suitable level of physical fitness and health is a requirement and must be maintained.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Experience in the maintenance of buildings and fixtures and some construction experience.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Police Check
• Open Manual Driver’s with an “LR” (light rigid) or higher License – desirable

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

• The School takes child protection seriously, and as a staff member or volunteer of The Rockhampton Grammar School, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Practice and Behaviour Guidelines.
• Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people;
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services;
• Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe;
• Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge;
• Act as a positive role model for children and young people;
• Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or disclosures of alleged abuse to management;
• Maintain valid “working with children” documentation;
• Undergo periodic “national criminal history record” checks;
• Report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during the course of your employment that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful applicant will be subject to a “Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check” where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care.