School Grounds & Facilities Technician

Australian International Academy Strathfield; Strathfield Municipal Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated leasing

Salary sacrifice options

Student tuition discount after 6-month

Job summary

Australian International Academy Strathfield is hiring a Full Time Grounds and Maintenance Officer to maintain safe, functional school facilities and grounds. The role reports to the designated school leader and supports student wellbeing through well-presented environments.

The successful candidate will perform day-to-day upkeep of buildings, grounds, sporting areas and equipment, operate groundskeeping machinery, and coordinate with contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds, garden, turf or building maintenance environments.
• Knowledge of gardening practices, turf management and safe operation of plant and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance school grounds, gardens, landscaped areas and sporting facilities.
• Perform routine maintenance, repairs and general upkeep of buildings, facilities and equipment.
• Safely operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment, machinery and power tools, including ride-on mowers and garden equipment.
• Support waste management processes, including rubbish and recycling collection schedules.
• Coordinate and liaise with contractors and service providers, ensuring site induction and compliance requirements are met.
• Assist with workplace inspections, hazard identification and corrective actions in line with Work Health and Safety requirements.
• Respond to maintenance issues, emergencies and security matters as required, including occasional out-of-hours duties.
• Contribute positively to the wider school community through participation in school activities, training and professional development.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Gardening

Turf management

Power tool operation

Education

Horticulture/related trade qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Australian International Academy Strathfield is hiring a Full Time Grounds and Maintenance Officer to maintain safe, functional school facilities and grounds. The role reports to the designated school leader and supports student wellbeing through well-presented environments.

The successful candidate will perform day-to-day upkeep of buildings, grounds, sporting areas and equipment, operate groundskeeping machinery, and coordinate with contractors.