School Grounds & Facilities Assistant

NSW Department of Education; Manildra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a reliable maintenance worker to support the upkeep of departmental schools in New South Wales. The role involves grounds maintenance, basic furniture and equipment setup for events, and reporting safety issues promptly.

You will safely operate mowers and tools, store supplies, and assist with stocktakes as required. Applicants should demonstrate good planning and prioritising skills, along with clear communication to work with others and coordinate

Qualifications

• Good planning and prioritising skills.
• Good communication skills to work effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining school grounds, including lawns, gardens and fields, through mowing, pruning, planting and general upkeep.
• Setting up and packing away furniture, equipment and rooms for school activities and events.
• Performing minor maintenance and repairs to buildings, grounds and equipment and reporting maintenance or safety issues promptly.
• Safely operating and maintaining mowers, tools and equipment in accordance with WHS standards.
• Unpacking, storing, and distributing supplies, as well as assisting with stocktakes when required.
• Undertaking other tasks within the scope of the role as directed by the Principal.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Job description

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a reliable maintenance worker to support the upkeep of departmental schools in New South Wales. The role involves grounds maintenance, basic furniture and equipment setup for events, and reporting safety issues promptly.

You will safely operate mowers and tools, store supplies, and assist with stocktakes as required. Applicants should demonstrate good planning and prioritising skills, along with clear communication to work with others and coordinate