Facilities Manager

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Facilities Manager Location Profile Craigieburn Secondary College is situated 25 kilometres north of the city centre and is set on large, picturesque grounds shared with Craigieburn South Primary School. The College enjoys excellent grounds and facilities including a 300 seat Performing Arts Centre, Industrial Kitchen and a State of the Art Science Centre. The grounds include lawn and passive areas and astro-turf playing fields that incorporate basketball, volleyball, rugby, soccer, cricket and a running track. Traditional sporting facilities include a gymnasium, asphalt basketball courts and grassed football and soccer fields. Knowing that education makes a significant difference to the lives of young people, our vision is 'to be an environment in which every student achieves their highest potential'. In this pursuit we have high expectations of students, teachers and parents and we provide structures and processes that facilitate the implementation of a consistent and rigorous student learning program. Values fundamental to the College are Respect, Responsibility, Achievement and Community. The College provides a learning environment that is safe and supportive and encourages purposeful work, equal access to, and opportunity to achieve success in a challenging comprehensive curriculum at years 7 to 10. The School Wide Positive Behaviour Support framework guides our practices across the college, ensuring positive relationships are established and nurtured between students, teachers and parents. Demographics The College has an SFO 0.6870 of and SFOE of 0.5997. The current enrolment is 1013 students and growing steadily. There are four Principal class members, nine leading teachers and EFT seventy five teaching staff and twenty five education support staff. Craigieburn Secondary College has over forty different language backgrounds represented in our school community. We have an excellent EAL program and a multicultural aid in order to best assist second language students in their learning. Other significant factors There are numerous enrichment and support programs; Select entry enrichment and acceleration program (CEAP) that offers places to a limited number of highly capable and committed students who meet the academic rigours set by the program. Craigieburn High Achievers Club where aspirational and determined senior students can meet with each other and their teachers on a weekly basis to improve their study habits and achievement results. Literacy and Numeracy Fluency programs running for all Year 7 students Leadership programs including School and House captaincies, SRC, Advance program and the Alpine School. Student Engagement and Wellbeing programs such as Breakfast Club, a Homework club running four nights, Sporting teams and a Student Advisory Team which participates in College decision making. Craigieburn Secondary College expects its students to work to the best of their ability, respect the rights of all others, to strive for excellence and to take pride in their work and their school. Selection Criteria Relevant experience / qualifications for buildings and grounds maintenance Ability to maintain systems for regular compliance and safety checks in accordance with school policy and DET regulations Ability to be self-directed and manage and co-ordinate the work of others Knowledge of OHS and ability to identify and manage risk Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively to solve problems Ability to use computer based programs and ability to learn school and departmental packages related to the Facilities Manager position Role Attendance during holiday breaks will be required Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs. Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be 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. - Liaise and negotiate with service providers in respect to the cost and quality of services. - Supervise the delivery of contracted services. - Manage the development and collection of resource material at the school. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. EEO AND OHS Commitment The Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. 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. 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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx DET Values The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx Other Information CRAIGIEBURN SECONDARY COLLEGE Classification Education Support Level 1 Range 3 Reports to Principal, Buildings and Grounds AP Time Fraction 1.0 Purpose of the role Ensure a safe and secure environment for students, staff and parents in line with DET and Occupational Health and Safety guidelines Ensure the facilities, grounds and equipment of the school are in good working order and fit for purpose Manage the facilities and routine inspections through PRMS and ensure they are completed on time and cost effectively Take responsibility for minor repairs and management of services and processes that support the College Assist in the operations of the school regarding setting up and breaking down as required Expectations of the role Effectively carry out the general and specific duties of this position Meet the classification requirements of the position as outlined within Department Education and Training’s policies and relevant industrial agreement (Victorian Government Schools Agreement) Work in accordance with all relevant employment legislation, policies, frameworks and reasonable requirements applicable to the role Actively and positively contribute to the implementation of the vision, values and strategic plan of Craigieburn Secondary College Actively support and promote a vibrant learning community Specific Duties Liaise closely with the Principal and Business Manager regarding any financial matters Maintain the online Physical Resources Management system including entry of purchase orders, review and record regular inspections and upload new suppliers when required Raise SOS orders for items not covered by PRMS as required Work closely with the OHS calendar to ensure the buildings and grounds meet health and safety requirements Check the Compass maintenance system daily and complete minor repairs across the schools facilities where trade or other qualifications allow in a timely fashion Organise repairs as required e.g. Glazing, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating/Cooling, including managing, supervising and coordinating the work of contractors, including induction into the College Ensure that any work done by staff or contractor has been completed satisfactorily and follow up on any deficiencies Manage and compare costs for required goods and services to achieve maximum value for money Obtain quotes from tradespersons and suppliers for various jobs as required by Department and College guidelines Manage and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure minimum disruption to school business and activities Organise and manage the set up for school functions and moving furniture as required e.g. exams, school concerts, parent teacher interviews Member of the school building and grounds committee, OH&S committee Manage and organise the grounds keeper duties Managing and planning essential central services such as, cleaning, recycling, waste disposal, locker clean outs and locker securement Lock up school buildings and grounds after school functions Manage day to day maintenance of, and ensure the completion of regular servicing, for all school automotive and garden equipment In consultation with the Principal, manage and organise the disposal of redundant school equipment, including working with the Business Manager to ensure the Assets register is kept up to date Develop and maintain appropriate audits /records of College equipment, in accordance to Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines Develop appropriate schedules of work for ongoing maintenance of buildings/facilities/grounds. Maintain documentation and appropriate schedules/actioned work- relating to ongoing DEECD audits Leading the facilitation of the OH&S committee meeting in consultation with the Principal class member in charge of the Buildings & Facilities /OH&S portfolio. Liaise with occupants of adjoining properties Respond appropriately to any emergency or urgent issue that may arise across the school complex, Including being on call during after hours, weekend and vacation times Be committed to professional development training and have a willingness to obtain certificates and licences that would further assist the school and its day to day functions Other Duties Other duties as reasonably required by the Principal or their delegate Key College Connections As part of the School community, all staff are expected to liaise positively and respectfully with all other members of the School community – teachers, education support staff, students, parents and visitors. Key College connections, are those personnel which this position requires the incumbent to regularly interact or collaborate with in order to perform some or all duties of the position. Principal Assistant Principals Business Manager External contractors Essential Knowledge PRMS OHS Building and grounds maintenance and repair Evaluation of Role Effectiveness Performance Review Feedback from Principal, Assistant Principals, Business Manager School safety, security and physical improvement records Conditions of Employment