Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1543077
Under the direction of the Principal or Business Manager follow a work schedule to care and maintain the school buildings both internal and external.
Minor maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, repairs to toilets, basic carpentry tasks, fixtures and fittings, moving of furniture and upkeep of the hydrotherapy pool (training is provided for this).
Undertake inspections of facilities to identify maintenance issues, as required.
Cyclical preventative maintenance jobs as scheduled, including gutter & roof cleaning, windows, painting.
Undertake minor grounds work and upkeep of gardens and playground area and trimming trees, as required.
Liaise with tradespeople and contractors as required.
Daily follow-up on any matters raised by cleaners, leadership team.
Organise and track inventory of trade supplies for building, plumbing and electrical, for repairs and work requests as required.
Purchase and pickup goods/materials from offsite locations
Participate as a team member and perform hands-on set ups (events and functions).
Ensure that environmental sustainability is practised.
Other duties as directed by the Principal and Business Manager.
Under the direction of the Principal or Business Manager, the Facilities Maintenance officer will maintain the general appearance of the school facilities. The successful applicant will have the capacity to undertake basic maintenance and repairs tasks, including, but not limited to, repairs to toilets, basic carpentry tasks, fixtures and fittings, moving of furniture and maintaining of the school gardens and play areas, and hydrotherapy pool, as required. The applicant must demonstrate a good understanding of OHS requirements. The successful applicant will be trained or provide training in maintenance of the school hydrotherapy pool.
This is a part time position ¿ 2 days per fortnight and the hours of work will generally be 7.00am to 3.06pm (start time is negotiable) and attendance may be required throughout the holiday periods.
The responsibilities of this position will be:
Undertake general maintenance and minor works around the school buildings and grounds to a high standard including rubbish and recycling
Provide additional cleaning when required including graffiti removal to ensure the aesthetic of the school buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard
Safely operate machinery and equipment as required for this position.
Maintain safe work practices at all times.
Ensure safety is maintained within the work area when completing tasks
Assess and prioritise job requests in the Maintenance Register
Liaise with the Principal and Business Manager on works to be completed
Order and purchase goods and equipment as required
Ensure Occupational Health and Safety requirements are met whilst working
Monitor and report on any security issues
Move furniture and equipment as required including setting up for school events
Minor cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
Ensure storage areas are in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
Carry out regular visual inspections of roofs, roof guttering, drains, toilets, sinks and troughs to identify and rectify problems.
Any other minor repairs ie. new locks, minor plumbing and carpentry etc.
Application of chemicals as appropriate for the control of weeds and insects.
General clean up of paths and outdoor areas of the school grounds.
Other work as directed by the Principal.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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 safe, 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 (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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.
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
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
This position has the potential to continue beyond 2026.
Students have a wide range of intellectual abilities and some have multiple disabilities and complex needs. All students are funded under the Program for Students with Disabilities. Located in Stroud Street Balwyn with a frontage on Belmore Road, Belmore School caters for students aged 5 to 18 years from a wide geographical area and a diverse socio-economic background from the north east quadrant of metropolitan Melbourne.
Belmore School has an extensive staff team comprising a principal, student engagement and wellbeing leader, teachers and education support staff. Our staff are committed to delivering high quality learning programs through a multidisciplinary approach. Additional support programs are provided by a music therapist, dance therapist, school nurse, psychologist, therapists and eLearning co-ordinator. An attendant care team supports the personal care requirements of students in a sensitive manner in private, well-resourced facilities.
Belmore School provides a comprehensive curriculum to develop each student intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally, while maximising independence in functional activities of daily living. All students have challenging individual learning plans based upon the Victorian curriculum designed to enable them to reach their full potential.
We value our partnerships with parents, carers, volunteers and our local community and strive to foster strong links with medical and allied health professionals to enrich our students learning opportunities. Our core values of opportunity, learning, teamwork, excellence and respect underpin all that we do.