Maintenance Tradesperson

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We are seeking a skilled, professional and proactive Tradesperson to join the Facilities Team in a full time capacity.

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Maintenance & Handyperson Services

Company: Melbourne Girls Grammar School

Location: Melbourne

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-3-9264-2575

Fax: +61-2-4450-4215

E-mail: n\a

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Detail information about job Maintenance Tradesperson. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Previous experience in handyman/tradesperson roles required
  • Immediate start available for the right candidate
  • Excellent opportunity to join a leading independent girl's school in Australia.

Located in the heart of South Yarra, Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking a skilled, professional and proactive Maintenance Tradesperson to join the Facilities Team in a full time capacity.

Working across two campuses, the successful candidate will work with a team of Facilities staff to complete daily upkeep tasks as well as planned works, reactionary services as required and ongoing maintenance projects. The role is responsible for ensuring the grounds and buildings are well maintained as functional and inviting spaces for students, staff and visitors the School.

The ideal candidate will have a high level of service orientation, flexibility, initiative and the ability to contribute positively in a team environment. Specific trade specialties will be looked on favourably and be considered when delegating tasks within the team.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Responding to and action daily work requests;
  • Designing and constructing items for various purposes;
  • Monitoring lighting, mechanical services and security;
  • Setting up and packing down School functions and events;
  • Maintenance of playgrounds, ovals, sports courts, garden beds and watering systems;
  • Receipting and installing deliveries from suppliers;
  • Assisting with waste management, pest control, spills and accidents, broken property and safety hazards.
  • Producing compliance reporting and documentation;
  • Conducting safety checks and audits and assisting in planned fire drills; and
  • Other ad hoc maintenance tasks as directed by Facilities Manager or Principal.

The successful candidate will have:

  • A trade speciality (e.g. Carpentry, Electrical etc) will be highly regarded;
  • Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience in similar roles;
  • Demonstrated experience working with power tools and relevant equipment;
  • Basic Microsoft Office skills (including Word, Excel and Outlook);
  • A strong safety focus and practical understanding safe work practices and OH&S procedures;
  • High level attention to detail, accuracy and care;
  • Well-developed communication and inter-personal skills
  • Excellent organisational, planning and time-management skills.
  • Current full Australian Driver’s License; and
  • Current Victorian Working With Childrens Check (WWCC)

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to school policies including the Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Safety Statement as listed below.

Child Safety Statement: Melbourne Girls Grammar

  • has zero tolerance for child abuse
  • actively works to listen to and empower children
  • has systems to protect children from abuse, and will take all allegations and concerns very seriously and responds to them consistently in line with the organisation's policies and procedures
  • is committed to promoting physical, emotional and cultural safety for all children
  • is committed to providing a safe environment for all children

How to Apply

Applicants must hold or prior to commencing employment, be willing to obtain a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check.

Applications close: 5.00pm Friday 27 July 2018

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