Maintenance/Gardener Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Overview

Work type: Part time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Occupation: Facilities Management

Location: Northern Metropolitan

Reference: 1479334

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated capacity and skills in developing and maintaining school grounds.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to efficiently undertake general handyperson tasks, including small carpentry, plastering, plumbing repairs, general painting as required to the interior and exterior of buildings and grounds within a school environment that do not require a licenced trades.

SC3 Demonstrated sound and safe knowledge, in the use of power tools/hand tools/technical equipment as relevant to this position.

SC4 Demonstrated ability to work within OH&S guidelines.

SC5 Demonstrated capacity to work independently and have a strong and proactive work ethic and a sense of pride in efficiently completing work to a high standard in a timely fashion within school guidelines.

SC6 Ability to communicate and cooperate effectively with tradespeople, suppliers and colleagues.

Role

Ensure that the school buildings and grounds are well maintained and presented and that all work undertaken complies with statutory obligations and Department of Education policy and procedures. Where possible, respond to any emergency situations during the school day in an appropriate manner and undertake such other duties as may be required.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position requires a motivated individual willing to undertake a range of functions mainly in general grounds maintenance, general building maintenance and equipment repairs. Ideally the successful applicant should be experience in these tasks and be familiar with the needs and working of a school. The role includes establishing a regular program including:-

Manage the use and maintenance of equipment

Undertake minor hand-on maintenance tasks

Grounds and garden maintenance

Enter and responds to urgent/non urgent works and inspections in the School Maintenance System

Coordinate and induct contractors according to Department of Education requirements

Liase with the Facilities Coordinator on the Emergency Management operations of the school

Ensure all building works are carried out in accordance with Department of Education requirements

Ensure that broken and/or damaged furniture/equipment is required, or if appropriate, disposed of in accordance with Department of Education School Asset guidelines.

Source supplies, quotes, raise purchase orders and maintain relevant records

Respond to any emergency situations during the school day in an appropriate manner and undertake duties on occasion, this may be required outside normal working hours.

Move furniture and/or equipment as required

Undertake other duties relevant to the field of responsibility as requested by the executive team

Removal of rubbish and graffiti

Provide a current Working with Children card

A current drivers licence is required for this position

GARDENS, LAWNS

Maintaining all grass areas including watering, mowing, trimming and edging.

Trim trees of any unsafe limbs

Controlling weeds

Maintaining all existing garden beds including edging, weeding, pruning, planting, mulching and watering

Establishing new garden beds as directed

Other duties as determined by the school Principal and Executive Team including Facilities Coordinator.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]

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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Conditions of Employment

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Location Profile

Meadowglen Primary School is located in Epping and has a diverse student population of around 400.

Meadowglen is a vibrant school that promotes high standards in all aspects of school life. We create an engaging, inclusive and orderly environment where all students learn, excel and flourish. At Meadowglen, we are a collaborative community, committed to life-long learning, personal growth and achievement.

The school values form the basis of our actions and are the cornerstone of everything we do: be respectful, be curious, be resilient and be safe.