Maintenance Officer

Role

ROLE :

The Maintenance Officer is responsible for the regular maintenance, upkeep and ongoing improvement of school facilities and grounds across two campuses at Rowville Secondary College.

Reporting directly to the Facilities Manager, the Maintenance Officer works within a small team to ensure the facilities meet the ongoing needs of the whole college.

The position requires attendance for duty during all school holiday periods and attracts 20 days annual leave.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities :

• Provide practical support to the Facilities Manager with carrying out general maintenance.
• Inspecting school buildings and grounds daily to ensure all is in order.
• Ensure the maintenance of all school tools and maintenance equipment.
• Assist with the moving of furniture and equipment as required.
• Assist in ensuring classrooms and furniture are in order.
• Minor repairs to fixtures and fittings
• Removal of graffiti
• Minor repairs to doors, windows, and furniture
• Minor construction projects walls
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Other duties as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• Carpentry or cabinet maker qualification highly regarded.

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 ).

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

Child Safe Standards

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Other Information

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