Facilities & Grounds Officer - School Operations

Queensland Government; Beaudesert; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Springwood State High School is seeking a proactive Schools Officer (Grounds and Facilities) to help maintain a safe, clean and well-presented environment. This hands-on role supports daily grounds and facilities upkeep, coordinating minor repairs, security tasks and asset records to ensure a welcoming setting for students, staff and the wider school community.

The successful applicant will be appointed to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next, once specific

Responsibilities

• Undertake daily school support duties, including delivering mail and messages, photocopying, preparing classrooms and halls, moving furniture, managing stores, maintaining registers and assisting with stocktaking and asset records.
• Carry out school security duties, including operating security systems, banking school funds and locking and unlocking buildings within core hours.
• Maintain school grounds and facilities by clearing drains and gutters, collecting waste, coordinating rubbish removal, assisting with school events, undertaking grounds improvements and maintaining sporting areas, ovals, lawns and gardens.
• Coordinate and undertake general repairs and maintenance of school buildings, furniture, equipment and facilities, including swimming pools, while maintaining equipment records and ensuring workplace health and safety requirements are met.
• Liaise with the Principal, Business Manager, staff, students and external contractors regarding maintenance, repairs, lost property and facility damage, and order or collect authorised grounds care and cleaning supplies.

Job description

Springwood State High School is seeking a proactive Schools Officer (Grounds and Facilities) to help maintain a safe, clean and well-presented environment. This hands-on role supports daily grounds and facilities upkeep, coordinating minor repairs, security tasks and asset records to ensure a welcoming setting for students, staff and the wider school community.

The successful applicant will be appointed to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next, once specific