School Facilities & Grounds Technician (Part-Time)

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect); Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary paid per hour

Salary packaging options

Employee referral incentives

Discounts via Beny app

Fitness Passport membership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) Hunter School in NSW is seeking a motivated Grounds & Maintenance Assistant for a part-time role across 2 or 3 days per week. You will maintain school buildings and grounds to ensure a safe environment for students and staff.

Responsibilities include operating building systems, completing routine maintenance, and assisting with improvements. Experience in grounds/general maintenance and a valid NSW driver’s licence are preferred; Working with Children Check is

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance of grounds/buildings.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing and general trade maintenance.
• Understanding of machinery/equipment operation relating to building maintenance.
• Ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Trade certification and background is desirable.
• Current driver’s licence and use of own vehicle.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure building systems and machines run smoothly e.g. air conditioning, pumps.
• Undertake repair/maintenance work as required to school buildings e.g. replacing locks, windows & light bulbs, patching holes, woodwork repairs.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment.
• Estimate repair costs and document repairs undertaken.
• Handle, store, and distribute goods/materials.
• Move equipment/furniture as required.
• Upkeep school grounds e.g. mowing, pruning, weeding, planting, disposing of litter.
• Assist with school improvements e.g. fencing, paving, gardening projects.
• Complete daily grounds maintenance reports.
• Train new employees in groundskeeping duties.
• Drive school vehicles as required.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Trade background

Teamwork

Driver's licence

Working with Children Check

Education

Trade certification

Job description

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) Hunter School in NSW is seeking a motivated Grounds & Maintenance Assistant for a part-time role across 2 or 3 days per week. You will maintain school buildings and grounds to ensure a safe environment for students and staff.

Responsibilities include operating building systems, completing routine maintenance, and assisting with improvements. Experience in grounds/general maintenance and a valid NSW driver’s licence are preferred; Working with Children Check is