Maintenance Specialist for Kids' Care Centers (SA)

Montessori Academy Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave loading 17.5%

Discounted childcare

Private healthcare perks

Work-life balance

Great company culture

Job summary

Montessori Academy Pty Ltd is seeking a skilled Handyman to oversee maintenance across its childcare centres in South Australia. The role requires a proactive individual with a strong background in maintenance and repair work.

You will be responsible for fixing furniture, minor plumbing, HVAC upkeep, exterior cleaning, and event setup while ensuring safety and cleanliness across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Working with Children's Check clearance.
• Police check clearance (or willingness to obtain one).
• Full driver's license.
• Own tools to perform maintenance tasks.
• Own vehicle for travel between centres.
• 1–2 years experience in a similar maintenance role.
• Physically fit and healthy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Fixing broken furniture.
• Repairing or replacing broken toys and play equipment.
• Fixing minor plumbing issues.
• Cleaning gutters.
• Pressure cleaning exterior surfaces.
• Touching up paint on walls or furniture.
• Changing light bulbs.
• Cleaning and maintaining HVAC systems.
• Keeping outdoor areas tidy.
• Responding promptly to urgent maintenance issues.
• Ensuring emergency exits are clear and operational.
• Installing new equipment or fixtures as needed.
• Setting up temporary structures for events or activities.
• Mowing lawns and maintaining outdoor landscaping.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Physical fitness

Experience 1-2 years

Tools

Own tools

Own vehicle

Full driver's license

Job description

Montessori Academy Pty Ltd is seeking a skilled Handyman to oversee maintenance across its childcare centres in South Australia. The role requires a proactive individual with a strong background in maintenance and repair work.

You will be responsible for fixing furniture, minor plumbing, HVAC upkeep, exterior cleaning, and event setup while ensuring safety and cleanliness across multiple sites.