School General Maintenance

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect); Albury City Council; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading autism service provider located in Albury is seeking a part-time maintenance person to ensure buildings and grounds are safe and well-maintained. The role requires good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. With a workload of 16 hours spread over 4 days, the position offers $33.73 per hour plus benefits. Ideal candidates should have experience in general maintenance and a current driver's license. Join a dedicated team supporting the autism community.

Benefits

Superannuation

Salary packaging options

Employee referral incentives

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance of grounds/buildings.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing and general trade maintenance.
• Ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure building systems and machines run smoothly.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain school grounds and assist with improvements.

Skills

General maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Teamwork

Excellent communication

Job description

Company Description

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven. At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspirations of people on the autism spectrum.

Job Description

• Part-time maintenance person
• 16 hours per week
• 4 days per week (4 hours per day)

We seek self-motivated applicants, who possess good communication skills and can work unsupervised, as well as part of a team. Undertake maintenance and repair work to the school buildings and grounds to ensure it is a safe environment for the school community.

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Key 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.

About The School

Aspect Riverina School is situated in a beautiful inner city centre location with charming buildings and recently renovated facilities. The school proudly provides placement for approximately 100 students on the autism spectrum from ages 4 to 17 from Albury, as well as from 4 satellite classes within the Catholic and Department of Education schools in Albury and Wagga Wagga.

To find out more about our school, click here.

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 background is desirable
• Current driver’s licence and use of own vehicle
• Current NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment
• You may be required to provide an International Police Check clearance.

What We Offer

• The rate for this role is $33.73 per hour + superannuation
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Employee referral incentives
• Access to a wide range of discounts through Blue Light Card on everyday purchases
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

This position is covered by the Independent Schools NSW (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025.

To Apply

Please attach your resume (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional.

Enquiries

Enquiries should be directed to Amanda Yates, Leader of Learning & Wellbeing, Aspect Riverina School, [email protected] or [phone].

Commitment to diversity

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes and are happy to individualise these.

Aspect reserves the right to interview and/or appoint candidates at any stage of the hiring process.

Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au