Maintenance & Handyperson Services (Trades & Services)
A full-time opportunity now exists for a Maintenance Services Officer to join the Property Services team of Downlands College. The Property Services Department is actively engaged in supporting the efficient and effective running of the College’s day-to-day operations through effective maintenance and operational support. This role is on a permanent basis to commence immediately or as otherwise negotiated.
The Role
The Property Services Department is responsible for working across a variety of spaces conducting a range of tasks such as:
* Painting
* Low risk repairs and maintenance (ie light tube replacement)
* Minor carpentry and plumbing repairs
* Door repairs including handles, locks and hinges
* Landscaping including mowing, hedging, pruning and using a variety of other landscape power tools
* Event set up and support including setting of chairs and tables for assemblies and large gatherings, offsite events etc
* Furniture relocations
* Receiving and delivering parcels
* Working knowledge and history of applying safe work practices in a property environment including using SWMS, identifying and mitigating safety issues/practices
About You
You will have:
* A valid Working With Children Check – Blue Card (essential)
* Experience and knowledge of a diverse range of hand and power tools (essential)
* Trade qualifications in carpentry, painting, maintenance plumbing, horticulture, electrical or significant experience in a similar trade will be considered highly.
* A valid White Card or OHS induction certificate from other states is advantageous
Services Staff Level 2 $31.56 to $32.23 per hour plus super.
In addition, some of the benefits of working at Downlands College include:
* Discounted school fees
* Taking advantage of favourable salary sacrificing arrangements available to employees working in a Not-for-Profit organisation
* Working in a stable and friendly environment in a school which has been in existence for over 90 years.
How to apply
We invite applications from energetic and innovative individuals with the ability to embrace and demonstrate an understanding of the particular ethos of Downlands, as a Catholic MSC College.
Applications are to be received by 3.00pm Tuesday 29 October 2024.
Please note that interviews may be arranged prior to the closing date and an appointment made if and when appropriate. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
The application should include a cover letter and a full curriculum vitae with the following details:
* Qualifications
* Employment history
* Significant professional or personal achievements
* Names and contact details of 3 professional referees
Ours is a spirit of family and a spirit of true friendship formed by kindness and understanding, by compassion and mutual forgiveness, by gentleness, humility and simplicity, by hospitality and a sense of humour. MSC Constitution #32
Your application will include the following questions:
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
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