School Grounds & Farm Maintenance Technician

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Training & development

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Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst invites applications for a permanent Full-time Grounds / Farm / Maintenance Assistant at James Sheahan CHS, Orange. You will maintain lawns, gardens, ovals and outdoor spaces, prepare areas for events, and support school facilities under the principal's direction.

The role requires heavy lifting, a current WWCC and a driver’s licence; you should be able to work unsupervised with a strong teamwork mindset and a safety-first approach.

Qualifications

• Be able to work without supervision and meet deadlines.
• Comply with WHS regulations and safety procedures.
• Proven manual and equipment/tool operation experience.
• Experience in building and ground maintenance.
• Experience in livestock and farm maintenance is an advantage.
• Good teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current WWCC and a driver’s licence (LR/MR/HR an advantage).
• Heavy lifting is essential and occasional stairs work may be required.
• Highly organised with attention to cleanliness and detail.
• Keen interest in gardening and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining lawns, gardens, ovals, grounds and outdoor spaces.
• Preparing ovals and areas for school events and activities.
• Safely operating and maintaining machinery and equipment.
• Assisting with general maintenance across buildings and facilities.
• Keeping grounds and storage areas clean and well-presented.

Skills

Work without supervision

WHS compliance

Manual & tool operation

Grounds & building maintenance

Livestock & farm maintenance

Teamwork & communication

WWCC & driver's license

Heavy lifting

Organised & detail-oriented

Gardening interest

Job description

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst invites applications for a permanent Full-time Grounds / Farm / Maintenance Assistant at James Sheahan CHS, Orange. You will maintain lawns, gardens, ovals and outdoor spaces, prepare areas for events, and support school facilities under the principal's direction.

The role requires heavy lifting, a current WWCC and a driver’s licence; you should be able to work unsupervised with a strong teamwork mindset and a safety-first approach.