School Grounds & Facilities Officer — Safe, Welcoming Campus

Queensland Government; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mudgeeraba State School is seeking a dedicated Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities to help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and the wider school community on the Gold Coast. You will put practical skills to use supporting upkeep of school grounds, facilities and equipment.

This is a progressive position; appointment to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next upon meeting criteria.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily operational tasks, including mail distribution, printing, preparing rooms and halls, moving furniture, managing school supplies and maintaining registers and asset records.
• Perform school security duties, including maintaining security systems, depositing school funds and locking and unlocking buildings during core hours.
• Maintain school grounds and facilities by clearing drains and gutters, removing rubbish, assisting with school events, arranging repairs and maintaining equipment, furniture, windows, locks and swimming pools.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following workplace health and safety requirements, safely handling and storing chemicals and fuels, identifying hazards, maintaining tools and equipment, and liaising with relevant staff and tradespersons regarding maintenance issues.
• Undertake groundskeeping duties, including mowing and maintaining ovals, caring for lawns, gardens and trees, preparing and marking sporting facilities, maintaining groundskeeping equipment, ordering authorised supplies and on-site pool and chemical maintenance.

Job description

Mudgeeraba State School is seeking a dedicated Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities to help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and the wider school community on the Gold Coast. You will put practical skills to use supporting upkeep of school grounds, facilities and equipment.

This is a progressive position; appointment to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next upon meeting criteria.