Building/Grounds Maintenance (Melbourne)

Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management Location: Melbourne
- Northern suburbs Reference: Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated experience and technical skills in performing maintenance and groundskeeping responsibilities, including facilities management, with a strong focus on ensuring safe and well‑maintained environments. SC2 Demonstrated ability to work independently to manage regular, ongoing minor maintenance and repair tasks, fulfil specific projects, and to effectively engage, coordinate, and oversee contractors beyond own expertise, ensuring quality outcomes within agreed timelines and budgets. SC3 Demonstrated capacity to safely undertake routine tasks across a range of maintenance and gardening functions with a sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and risk management practices. Role Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude is generally limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management. The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations. This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management. An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher. Responsibilities
- Coordinate the use and maintenance of school buildings and equipment in line with DE policy.
- Engage external contractors as required, liaise and negotiate with service providers in respect to the cost and quality of services, and supervise the delivery of contracted services.
- Order and purchase goods and equipment as required, and ensure all maintenance equipment, tools, and materials are maintained and secured where appropriate.
- Conduct maintenance inspections of school buildings and grounds, and implementation of cyclical maintenance programs.
- Undertake hands‑on garden maintenance and repair tasks as required to support the smooth daily operation of the school, and apply practical skills alongside sound decision making, time management, and organisational abilities.
- Respond promptly to staff repair requests involving furniture, fixtures, lighting, and general infrastructure.
- Operate within the strategic direction of AVHS, reporting to and receiving guidance from School leadership and/or Business Manager regarding daily tasks and priorities.
- Ensure facilities area functions effectively and efficiently in accordance with school expectations including maintaining accurate records and documentation. Knowledge in AIMS or capability to learn AIMS is beneficial. Keep storage facilities OHS compliant, clean, and tidy. 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. The Department recognises that the provision of protected, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability. Child Safe Standards All Victorian government schools are required to be child safe environments. All staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment in accordance with legal obligations and child safe standards. All staff employed by the department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rzkmw