Maintenance Officer

Pinnacle College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle College, located in the Elizabeth East campus of Adelaide, is seeking a Maintenance Officer for a full-time permanent position. The role focuses on maintaining safe and functional learning environments for students and staff, with responsibilities at the Elizabeth East site.

The successful candidate will have a relevant trade qualification and experience in facilities maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, and basic electrical work, plus strong problem-solving and time-management

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or trade certification.
• Experience in facilities maintenance, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong technical skills in carpentry, plumbing, and/or basic electrical work.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to use various hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work with a variety of IT software platforms.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

Preventive maintenance

Hand tools

Power tools

Time management

Communication

IT software

Education

Trade certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

About Pinnacle College

Pinnacle College is an independent school (F-12) located in the northern suburbs of Adelaide. A distinctive feature of Pinnacle College is its diversity, it is a place where multicultural values and principles are actively supported and nurtured. Pinnacle College established its first campus at Gilles Plains in 2005, its second campus at Elizabeth East in 2010, and its third campus at Golden Grove in 2019.

About The Role

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced Maintenance Officers for a full-time permanent position that will be placed at our Elizabeth East campus. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining our school facilities, ensuring a safe and functional learning environment for our students and staff.

Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Relevant qualification or trade certification
• Experience in facilities maintenance, preferably in an educational setting
• Strong technical skills in areas such as carpentry, plumbing, and/or basic electrical work
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices
• Ability to use various hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work with a variety of IT software platforms
• A commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of the College

Child Safety Statement

• Pinnacle College is committed to child safety.
• We want children to be safe, happy and empowered.
• We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children
• We have zero tolerance of child harm, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures
• We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child's safety, which we follow rigorously

Benefits

Location: Elizabeth East

Employment Type: Full Time,Permanent

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Salary Range: $67,038.27 - $83,055.86

Commencement Date: 28/09/2026