School Grounds & Facilities Maintainer (Mon-Fri)

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

East Doncaster Secondary College is seeking a Maintenance and Grounds Assistant to sustain our grounds, gardens and external facilities, including ovals, paths and drainage. The role supports OH&S tasks and ensures a welcoming, safe environment for students and staff.

H Hours 7:30am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday with school holiday attendance negotiable. The successful candidate will work with the Facilities Manager, supporting maintenance and event setups while adhering to Child Safe Standards and

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining school grounds and external facilities including gardens, ovals, paths, drainage, playgrounds, fencing, basic irrigation and waste/recycling.
• Ability to manage time, prioritise tasks and work with minimal supervision while contributing to a collaborative school environment.
• Effective communication and cooperative work with leadership, teachers, education support staff and contractors.
• Knowledge of safe work practices, risk assessments, manual handling, ladder safety, chemical storage, SWMS/permits and safety around students.
• Ability to navigate unexpected challenges with flexibility and contribute to school culture.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day maintenance as directed by Facilities Manager (lockers, buildings, grounds, furniture, general repairs and OH&S)
• Maintain grounds, equipment and work areas in a safe, orderly and secure manner
• Assist with school events to ensure grounds, facilities, furniture and security meet event needs
• Maintain essential services knowledge of mechanical, gas, electrical and hydraulic systems
• Move and arrange furniture for events and exams as required
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from Facilities Manager
• Ensure broken/damaged equipment is repaired or disposed of promptly
• Assist with allocation and maintenance of student lockers
• Keep tools and equipment in good operating condition and stored safely
• Maintain gardens and recreation areas; perform debris removal and sanitation tasks
• Maintain cleanliness of school grounds and manage litter removal
• Follow OH&S and risk management procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Uphold safety and security during school events and daily operations
• The range of duties may expand or change as directed by school leadership
• Work independently with sound judgment and initiative
• Operate professionally and confidentially when interacting with staff, contractors and students
• Complete required online training modules and child safety checks
• Must hold a current Working with Children Check (Employee)
• Previous general maintenance or trade experience is preferred

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Time management

Communication with stakeholders

Safety awareness

Adaptability / resilience

Job description

East Doncaster Secondary College is seeking a Maintenance and Grounds Assistant to sustain our grounds, gardens and external facilities, including ovals, paths and drainage. The role supports OH&S tasks and ensures a welcoming, safe environment for students and staff.

H Hours 7:30am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday with school holiday attendance negotiable. The successful candidate will work with the Facilities Manager, supporting maintenance and event setups while adhering to Child Safe Standards and