Part-Time School Facilities Technician

Government schools; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Belmore School in Balwyn is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Officer to care for the school buildings and grounds, performing basic repairs, carpentry, gardening, and hydrotherapy pool maintenance (training provided). The role is part-time, 2 days per fortnight, with hours from 7.00am to 3.06pm (start time negotiable) and attendance may be required during holidays.

You will work under the Principal or Business Manager, liaising with tradespeople, coordinating inventories, and ensuring OH&S

Qualifications

• Under the direction of the Principal or Business Manager follow a work schedule to care and maintain the school buildings both internal and external.
• Minor maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, repairs to toilets, basic carpentry tasks, fixtures and fittings, moving of furniture and upkeep of the hydrotherapy pool (training is provided for this).
• Undertake inspections of facilities to identify maintenance issues, as required.
• Cyclical preventative maintenance jobs as scheduled, including gutter & roof cleaning, windows, painting.
• Undertake minor grounds work and upkeep of gardens and playground area and trimming trees, as required.
• Liaise with tradespeople and contractors as required.
• Daily follow‑up on any matters raised by cleaners, leadership team.
• Organise and track inventory of trade supplies for building, plumbing and electrical, for repairs and work requests as required.
• Purchase and pickup goods/materials from offsite locations
• Participate as a team member and perform hands‑on set ups (events and functions).
• Ensure that environmental sustainability is practised.
• Other duties as directed by the Principal and Business Manager.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general maintenance and minor works around the school buildings and grounds to a high standard including rubbish and recycling
• Provide additional cleaning when required including graffiti removal to ensure the aesthetic of the school buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard
• Safely operate machinery and equipment as required for this position.
• Maintain safe work practices at all times.
• Ensure safety is maintained within the work area when completing tasks
• Assess and prioritise job requests in the Maintenance Register
• Liaise with the Principal and Business Manager on works to be completed
• Order and purchase goods and equipment as required
• Ensure Occupational Health and Safety requirements are met whilst working
• Monitor and report on any security issues
• Move furniture and equipment as required including setting up for school events
• Minor cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure storage areas are in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Carry out regular visual inspections of roofs, roof guttering, drains, toilets, sinks and troughs to identify and rectify problems.
• Any other minor repairs ie. new locks, minor plumbing and carpentry etc.
• Application of chemicals as appropriate for the control of weeds and insects.
• General clean up of paths and outdoor areas of the school grounds.
• Other work as directed by the Principal.

Skills

Maintenance tasks

Carpentry

Facilities inspection

Gardening

Liaison with tradespeople

OH&S knowledge

Event setup

Inventory management

Job description

Belmore School in Balwyn is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Officer to care for the school buildings and grounds, performing basic repairs, carpentry, gardening, and hydrotherapy pool maintenance (training provided). The role is part-time, 2 days per fortnight, with hours from 7.00am to 3.06pm (start time negotiable) and attendance may be required during holidays.

You will work under the Principal or Business Manager, liaising with tradespeople, coordinating inventories, and ensuring OH&S