School Grounds & Facilities Technician

Catholic Education SA; South Australia; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St Francis is seeking a Grounds and Maintenance Worker for its school site. The role focuses on keeping the grounds, gardens and buildings in safe, functional and welcoming condition for students, staff and visitors.

This permanent full-time position offers 37.5 hours per week over 46 weeks per year, with responsibilities spanning grounds care, repairs and safety compliance, including training for electrical testing and tagging.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance or property upkeep.
• Ability to operate basic garden and building tools safely.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school grounds, gardens and turf to a high standard.
• Inspect, maintain and repair buildings, facilities and equipment across the site.
• Safely operate gardening and maintenance equipment per procedures.
• Complete scheduled maintenance and respond to repairs promptly.
• Assist with testing and tagging of electrical equipment (training provided).
• Contribute to a clean, well-presented school environment.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Gardening

Turf management

Property maintenance

Building repairs

Safety

Tools

Power tools

Lawn mowing equipment

Job description

St Francis is seeking a Grounds and Maintenance Worker for its school site. The role focuses on keeping the grounds, gardens and buildings in safe, functional and welcoming condition for students, staff and visitors.

This permanent full-time position offers 37.5 hours per week over 46 weeks per year, with responsibilities spanning grounds care, repairs and safety compliance, including training for electrical testing and tagging.