Part-Time Handyman, 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

• Join a leading Childcare provider, rapidly growing in South Australia

• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Competitive hourly rate
• Join a leading Childcare provider, rapidly growing in South Australia

The Company

Established in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia's leading provider of Montessori early childhood education for children under the age of six. Our vision is to provide children with an early learning experience that prepares them not only for school, but for life.
With more than 70 campuses across Australia and many more in development, Montessori Academy offers outstanding career progression, comprehensive training, and a supportive team environment where you can continue to learn and grow.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Handyman to join our team and oversee maintenance operations across our childcare centres in SA. This position requires a proactive individual with a strong background in maintenance and repair work.

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

Essential Criteria

• Working with Children's Check Clearance
• Valid Police Check or willing to obtain one
• Full driver's license
• Own tools
• Own vehicle
• 1-2 years experience in a similar role
• Physically fit and healthy
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Staff Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Discounted Childcare
• Access to employee perks such as reduced Private Healthcare
• Strong focus on work-life-balance
• Great company culture that is fun, professional, and supportive of all team members