School Grounds & Maintenance Lead

Victorian Government; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

State Government of Victoria, Australia, is seeking a Grounds and Assets role at Umarkoo Primary School in Melbourne's northern suburbs. You will maintain lawns, establish garden beds, mulch and water, and undertake minor building works while ensuring safety and tidy storage.

The role emphasizes grounds management in a school context, using a range of tools and equipment, with some guidance from senior staff. A four-year qualification in grounds management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated gardening and handyperson aptitude with school grounds experience.
• Ability to manage grounds, perform routine maintenance and operate relevant tools.
• Technical knowledge for minor interior/exterior repairs within a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general grounds and maintenance tasks, including mowing, edging, mulching and watering.
• Undertake general maintenance and minor building works as required.
• Check grounds for safety, keep storage facilities clean, and follow scheduling/audit routines.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and with a team, under supervision guidelines.
• Other duties as directed.

Skills

Gardening aptitude

Handyperson aptitude

Grounds maintenance

Tool use

Building maintenance

Education

Four-year qualification in grounds management

Tools

Gardening tools

Power tools

Ladders and safety gear

Sprayer/edger

Job description

State Government of Victoria, Australia, is seeking a Grounds and Assets role at Umarkoo Primary School in Melbourne's northern suburbs. You will maintain lawns, establish garden beds, mulch and water, and undertake minor building works while ensuring safety and tidy storage.

The role emphasizes grounds management in a school context, using a range of tools and equipment, with some guidance from senior staff. A four-year qualification in grounds management is preferred.