School Maintenance & Workshop Technician

St Margaret's Berwick Grammar; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Margaret's Berwick Grammar is seeking a hands-on Building & Property Maintenance Technician to join our Property and Facilities team, with the opportunity to support students and teaching staff within the Product Design & Technology (PDT) program.

This varied role combines general property and grounds maintenance with hands-on student learning across multiple school campuses, including collaboration with teachers and students on practical projects.

Qualifications

• A recognised building, carpentry or relevant trade qualification.
• Strong practical building and maintenance skills.
• Broad experience across property maintenance and minor construction works.
• A strong commitment to workplace and workshop safety.
• The ability to relate positively to children and young people.
• An interest in sharing your trade knowledge and skills with students.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with staff.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general building, carpentry and property maintenance across the School.
• Complete minor repairs, installations and improvement works.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and the upkeep of School buildings and facilities.
• Support grounds and general site maintenance as required.
• Identify maintenance issues and assist with coordinating contractors and specialist trades.
• Ensure all works are completed safely and to a high standard.
• Support PDT workshops and practical learning spaces.
• Assist teachers and students with tools, materials, machinery and practical projects.
• Demonstrate the safe and effective use of hand and power tools where appropriate.
• Assist with the maintenance of workshop machinery and equipment.
• Share practical trade knowledge and skills with students.
• Contribute to creating authentic, hands-on learning experiences for students.

Job description

St Margaret's Berwick Grammar is seeking a hands-on Building & Property Maintenance Technician to join our Property and Facilities team, with the opportunity to support students and teaching staff within the Product Design & Technology (PDT) program.

This varied role combines general property and grounds maintenance with hands-on student learning across multiple school campuses, including collaboration with teachers and students on practical projects.