School Grounds & Facilities Tech – Part-Time

Aspect sa; Newcastle-Maitland; Hybrid; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Employee referral incentives

Discounts through Beny

Job summary

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) seeks self-motivated maintenance staff to support its Hunter School campus in NSW. The role covers grounds and building maintenance, unsupervised work and teamwork across a small school community.

We offer a part-time schedule across 2 or 3 days per week, a maximum-term contract through 2027, and opportunities to contribute to site upgrades and safety improvements. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a current NSW Working with Children Check.

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.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment.
• International Police Check clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school buildings and grounds to ensure a safe environment.
• Ensure building systems and machines run smoothly, e.g., air conditioning, pumps.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair work; replace locks, windows, bulbs, etc.
• Estimate repair costs and document repairs.
• Move equipment and furniture as required; handle, store, and distribute materials.
• Upkeep grounds: mowing, pruning, weeding, planting, litter disposal.
• Assist with school improvements: fencing, paving, gardening projects.
• Complete daily grounds maintenance reports; train new staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Teamwork

Education

Trade certification (desirable)

Job description

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) seeks self-motivated maintenance staff to support its Hunter School campus in NSW. The role covers grounds and building maintenance, unsupervised work and teamwork across a small school community.

We offer a part-time schedule across 2 or 3 days per week, a maximum-term contract through 2027, and opportunities to contribute to site upgrades and safety improvements. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a current NSW Working with Children Check.