School Grounds & Facilities Officer — Safe, Welcoming Campus

Queensland Government; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 73,000; 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 and staff. The role covers daily operational tasks, security duties and hands-on maintenance across grounds and facilities.

You will manage room set-ups, assets, and routine repairs, while adhering to safety standards and school policies. This permanent position offers progression opportunities within the Department of Education.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping and facilities maintenance.
• Ability to perform security duties as part of school operations.
• Experience with asset records and office administration is a plus.

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.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Facilities maintenance

Security duties

Asset records management

Safety compliance

Communication

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 and staff. The role covers daily operational tasks, security duties and hands-on maintenance across grounds and facilities.

You will manage room set-ups, assets, and routine repairs, while adhering to safety standards and school policies. This permanent position offers progression opportunities within the Department of Education.