At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance, repairs, and safety inspections in a dynamic school environment.
- Company: Join a rapidly growing school with state-of-the-art facilities.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are valued; all backgrounds encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by ensuring a safe and functional learning environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities maintenance and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 $ per year.
Selection Criteria
- Proven Experience in Facilities Maintenance: Demonstrated experience in general maintenance, repairs, and facilities management, ideally within a school or similar environment, with a strong understanding of building systems and equipment.
- Strong Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations: A solid understanding of OHS standards, including the ability to conduct safety inspections, identify hazards, and ensure compliance with safety regulations in a school setting.
- Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks and Prioritise Workload: Ability to manage multiple maintenance tasks, respond to urgent repairs, and prioritise work effectively to ensure the school’s facilities remain safe and functional.
- Excellent Problem-Solving and Technical Skills: Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve a wide range of maintenance issues, using practical knowledge and technical expertise to ensure high-quality work.
Responsibilities
- Performing routine maintenance tasks, including minor repairs to buildings, equipment, and furniture, as well as groundskeeping duties.
- Conducting regular inspections of school facilities to identify and address safety hazards or maintenance needs in line with OHS standards.
- Coordinating with external contractors for specialised repairs or larger projects, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
- Maintaining school grounds, including landscaping, weed management, waste management, and the upkeep of outdoor spaces.
- Assisting with the setup and breakdown of school events and activities, ensuring facilities are prepared and functional for school operations.
- General and routine cleaning of college grounds (internal and external) with both morning routines and afternoon duties.
- Keeping maintenance logs and records up to date, ensuring that all work is documented and complies with school policies and safety regulations.
- This role requires a hands-on, proactive individual with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage maintenance priorities in a dynamic school environment.
- Supporting the Design and Technology teachers with specialist tasks such as wood cutting lists and working with students, to assist curriculum delivery and clean up of the shared space.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.
Facilities and Operations in Melbourne employer: Victorian Government
The Victorian Government offers a supportive and inclusive work environment for Integration Aides and Literacy Intervention staff in the Melbourne Northern Suburbs, where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute to meaningful educational outcomes. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, the department fosters a culture of collaboration and respect, ensuring that all staff feel valued and empowered to make a difference in students' lives. Additionally, the ongoing nature of this role provides stability and the opportunity to develop essential skills in a dynamic educational setting.
