School Grounds & Facilities Technician

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

East Doncaster Secondary College in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs seeks a Maintenance and Grounds Assistant to help present and maintain the school grounds, assist with OH&S tasks and support events. You’ll work under Facilities Manager, perform day-to-day maintenance, ensure safe, welcoming environment for students and staff, with opportunities to coordinate other education support staff.

This role requires reliability, attention to detail, and ability to work independently, with a 7:30am–3:30pm

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience maintaining grounds and external facilities.
• Ability to manage time and priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication with leadership, teachers and contractors.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and OH&S.
• Flexibility and resilience to adapt to changing school needs.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with day-to-day maintenance needs of the College as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• Maintaining safe and tidy grounds and work areas.
• Assist with events setup and general repairs.
• Familiar with essential services like mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics.
• Follow OH&S procedures and risk management guidelines.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Time management

Communication

OH&S knowledge

Flexibility

Job description

East Doncaster Secondary College in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs seeks a Maintenance and Grounds Assistant to help present and maintain the school grounds, assist with OH&S tasks and support events. You’ll work under Facilities Manager, perform day-to-day maintenance, ensure safe, welcoming environment for students and staff, with opportunities to coordinate other education support staff.

This role requires reliability, attention to detail, and ability to work independently, with a 7:30am–3:30pm