Operational Services Team, Grounds and Maintenance Worker

at  HillSide Christian College

FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE

Applications close: Monday 10th June 2024, 4.30 p.m. (WST)
HillSide Christian College is an evangelical, Christian school educating children from Kindy to Year 12. Please view the school website for general information: http://www.hillside.wa.edu.au

ABOUT THE POSITION

HillSide Christian College is seeking to appoint an individual with a strong work ethic, enthusiasm for learning and a commitment to serving others, to join the Operational Services (OPS) Grounds and Maintenance Team. A 12-month Fixed Term Contract is being offered.
In this position, the successful applicant will provide client-focused support to the College’s Operational Services (OPS) Coordinator, in the development, maintenance and overall presentation of the College’s grounds, gardens and building facilities. This person will provide a gardening and maintenance service that contributes to the College’s positive atmosphere and learning environment, actively promoting a good first impression to the community.
The successful applicant will be a practicing evangelical Christian who is able to demonstrate and work within the College’s Christian framework. All applicants wishing to apply should be able to demonstrate their personal faith in Jesus Christ as God and Saviour and be an active member of an evangelical Christian Church. Any appointment to the position will be dependent upon the successful applicant signing the College’s Code of Conduct (including Statement of Faith) and the Employment Contract.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Operational Services Team Grounds and Maintenance
Level: 1
Reports to: Business Manager, Jim Tsokos
Supervisor: Operational Services Coordinator, Peta Nicholls

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide client-focused support to the College’s Operational Services (OPS) Coordinator, in the development, maintenance and overall presentation of the College’s grounds, gardens and building facilities. Provide a gardening and maintenance service that contributes to the College’s positive atmosphere, enhances the learning environment, and actively promotes a good first impression to the community. The successful candidate will be an ambassador for Christ, sharing the gospel with the school community through practical service and positive interpersonal skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake maintenance of grounds, ovals, lawns and garden beds.
• Assist in the development of new areas
• Undertake routine pressure cleaning (paths, paving, playgrounds and gutters).
• Report any identified major maintenance or repairs that arise.
• Report any identified Occupational Health and Safety issues.
• Undertake basic building maintenance, including but not limited to: applying and repairing paint and plaster surfaces, repairs to locks, windows, doors, fixing hooks, changing light bulbs, cleaning gutters, beams and poles.
• Assist with repair requests, including basic plumbing and carpentry.
• Safe operation and basic maintenance of power tools and machinery, assist with maintaining service logs.
• Moving furniture and equipment.
• Assist with College Events (for example, set up and pack up).
• Perform general ad hoc cleaning tasks.
• Promote environmental sustainability through recycling.
• Other duties as required from time to time, as requested by the Principal or delegate.