Job Title: Facilities and Grounds Maintenance Officer
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a skilled Facilities and Grounds Maintenance Officer to join our team at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct in Melbourne.
About the Role:
* Maintain all grounds and buildings of the Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct
* Contribute to improving the outcomes of young people's futures
The role involves providing high-level services aimed at maintaining buildings and grounds, including carpentry repairs, glazing, mowing, pruning, spraying, mulching, watering, and green waste removal.
Your Responsibilities:
1. Operate as part of a team to provide facilities and grounds maintenance services
2. Safely operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as ride-on mowers, tractors, and chainsaws
3. Regular travel to other Youth Justice Precincts or locations may be required
What We're Looking For:
* Experience in building and/or grounds maintenance
* Ability to perform varied building maintenance repairs and horticulture tasks
* Competence in identifying problems and providing solutions through team engagement
* Knowledge and skills in pest and disease control, horticulture techniques, and irrigation systems
Working with Us:
We offer job stability as a member of the Victorian Public Service, a fair salary, and generous leave entitlements.