Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region Carine Senior High School Gardener - Handyperson Pool Ref IPS/SS851291 Level 2, $1, - $1, (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS851291
Appointment Pool
Suitable applicants should maintain and present the school grounds and gardens in a clean and tidy condition and provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management.
The Gardener - Handyperson also maintains tools and horticultural equipment in a serviceable condition and provides advice and support to the Manager Corporate Services on school grounds maintenance. In addition, the successful applicant should ideally ensure that formal and informal sports areas are marked as required and perform minor repairs and maintenance in accordance with the Department’s policies and guidelines.
To be successful as Gardener - Handyperson you should be confident in performing minor repairs and be able to perform all duties using safe work practices.
Carine SHS is an Independent Public School and school of choice in the northern suburbs of Perth. Our school became an Independent Public School in 2015 and has since been leading academic performance from years 7-12 through the recruitment and development of highly effective program coordinators, teachers, and support staff. Our vision is to seek excellence in education. We do this through individualised student pathways, which are consistently reviewed and adapted to ensure the best possible outcomes for all students. The school plans and consults with families, universities, and vocational training facilitators to help students achieve their best possible results for their futures.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
1. Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Experience in maintaining grounds and gardens, including turf management.
3. Experience in minor servicing of horticultural/gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
4. Knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials, and chemicals.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).