Grounds Person
We are seeking a motivated, reliable, and team-oriented Grounds Person to join our Facilities & Maintenance team on a full-time basis.
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining sports fields, gardens, surrounding grounds, and recreation/sporting facilities, as well as assisting the Team Leader – Facilities with the maintenance and upkeep of College facilities.
Please note that this position may require occasional after-hours and Saturday work to support College events and sporting activities.
Key responsibilities:
- Maintain gardens and grounds to a high standard.
- Perform various day to day maintenance tasks of the College grounds.
- Assist with the opening and lock up of facilities.
- Provide courteous customer service when dealing with members of the public and internal clients.
- Assist with and carry out general repairs and maintenance works to buildings and equipment.
- Carry out deliveries and assist other duties as needed. e.g. movement of furniture.
- Assist with the maintenance of the on-site swimming pool.
- Assist with traffic control on College property as required.
- Complete routine maintenance and landscaping projects as required.
- Carry out emergency procedure duties in the event of a Fire Evacuation or Lockdown at the College.
- Prepare and setup for events, functions and sporting events. This may include preparation of sporting fields, movement of furniture and equipment and other necessary duties as directed.
- Operate equipment such as lawn mowers, leaf vacuum/blowers, brush cutters, tractors, motor vehicles and other equipment.
- Participate in continuous improvement processes, consistent with the principles of quality and customer service. In conjunction with other members of the grounds team, initiate and implement improvements in work practices.
- Be aware of hazardous substances, environmental, water and noise regulations.
The successful candidate will possess:
- Competency in the safe operation of all types of machinery and equipment used in daily activities.
- Sound mechanical aptitude including experience in the operation of small plant and equipment.
- Understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
- Knowledge in horticulture, sports grounds, turf and landscape maintenance (desirable).
- Chainsaw Operators licence (desirable).
- Chemical Handlers accreditation (desirable).
- Successful completion of tractor/front end loader course (desirable).
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment under limited supervision.
- Be physically fit to be able to fulfill the requirements of the role.
- Have a solid understanding and appreciation of Child Safe legislation, cultural safety and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- Good customer service skills and ability to provide prompt attention.
We offer the opportunity to work with a great College community on a beautiful rural 38-hectare campus conducive to improved staff and student wellbeing and life-long learning. There are a range of employee benefits available, including a healthy tuckshop, free parking, gym facilities and an Employee Assistance Program.
West Moreton Anglican College is committed to providing an environment where children and young people receive the highest standard of care, where their rights are supported, and they have the opportunity to thrive and be fruitful. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to adhere to the College’s policies and procedures relevant to student care and protection.
The successful candidate will possess the relevant requirements for the role and must be eligible for or hold a current paid working with children Blue Card/QCT registration/Professional registration.
West Moreton Anglican College reserves the right to conduct online checks using publicly available content to assess cultural fit. We may also, with your written consent, contact previous employers not listed on your resume, to verify work history.
Please visit our website for more information about the College including our Code of Conduct and our Public Commitment to promoting the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children, and to preventing, detecting and responding to child harm.
Please apply through SEEK, and ensure your application contains a cover letter and your CV.
Interviews may take place on receipt of application; therefore, this advert may be closed once a suitable applicant has been appointed.
West Moreton Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer and values an inclusive and diverse workforce.
West Moreton Anglican College respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul People of the Yugara/Yagara Language Group, as custodians of the land and waters we share.