School Grounds & Facilities Technician

EDUCATION QUEENSLAND; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Moranbah State High School is recruiting for a hands-on Grounds and Facilities role within the Education Queensland network. The position involves maintaining grounds, ovals and gardens, plus routine safety checks and incident reporting in a busy school environment.

The role requires basic computer skills, the ability to manage registers, and effective communication with the broader school team. Applicants should be prepared to work collaboratively and maintain safe, welcoming grounds for

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate school registers.
• Hands-on role requiring independence and proactive problem-solving.
• Good communication and teamwork within the school facilities team.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, edging, brush cutting, watering, weeding and maintaining lawns and landscaped areas.
• Maintain the school oval and outdoor sporting areas, including irrigation and field prep.
• Monitor irrigation systems and identify faults needing maintenance.
• Check grounds each morning for hazards, rubbish, wildlife or other issues.
• Inspect and repair fences, gates, locks, windows, lighting and related facilities.
• Set up and pack down furniture and equipment for events.
• Maintain records and registers of facilities, equipment and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mowing

Edge trimming

Irrigation maintenance

Record keeping

Tools

IPad

Computer programs

Job description

Moranbah State High School is recruiting for a hands-on Grounds and Facilities role within the Education Queensland network. The position involves maintaining grounds, ovals and gardens, plus routine safety checks and incident reporting in a busy school environment.

The role requires basic computer skills, the ability to manage registers, and effective communication with the broader school team. Applicants should be prepared to work collaboratively and maintain safe, welcoming grounds for