About the Opportunity
If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.
St Joseph’s is seeking a motivated Grounds & Maintenance Worker who takes pride in creating vibrant, well-kept outdoor spaces that support a welcoming and safe school environment. This part-time role operates four days per week (59 hours per fortnight), Monday, Tuesday & Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm and Thursday 7:00am to 2:30pm. While the role includes general maintenance duties, the heart of this position is providing support across the school, including but not limited to gardening, cleaning, building and grounds maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
You must demonstrate the ability to:
- non-specialised repair work
- maintain garden beds, lawns, pathways, signage and outdoor areas to a consistently high standard
- perform mowing, hedging, pruning, weeding and seasonal planting
- respond promptly to outdoor cleaning and repair needs following weather events, student incidents or similar situations
- perform daily security routines, including opening the school and disarming alarms when starting/finishing a shift.
- remain observant and proactive, picking up rubbish, reporting hazards and identifying damaged items
- assist with moving furniture, classroom resources and setting up equipment for sports and special events
- represent the school positively in all interactions with staff, students and visitors
- undertake minor repairs such as painting, plastering and basic carpentry
- manage multiple responsibilities within a busy school environment
- organise your workflow to meet established goals and deadlines
- welcome, induct and escort contractors on site
- identify and report risks to the Principal, Senior Administration Office and/or School Business Manager
- follow correct chemical handling and storage procedures, particularly for gardening and cleaning products
- adhere to WHS standards at all times
- use technology and IT systems proficiently to support daily tasks
- undertake any other duties as requested by the Principal and/or Principal’s Delegate.
Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, the following below is a mandatory requirement:
- Does not have a trade qualification (Certificate III), but has a skill level which assumes and requires knowledge, training or experience relevant to the duties to be performed however, highly desirable;
- Undergo a Medical Clearance with our partnering provider to satisfactory completion;
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Valid Australian Driver’s Licence.
- Ability to operate ground machinery and maintenance tools safely.
- Ability to work independently and effectively within a team.
- Sound written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration and benefits
- Up to 25% off school fees for your children
- Wellbeing initiatives and resources
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
- State-of-the-art facilities and a supportive team
- Fitness passport
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The Organisation
CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.
Child Safeguarding Statement
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.
Diversity Statement
CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.