Services ESO3 - Maintenance

Catholic Education South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

St Francis is a vibrant Catholic school seeking a Grounds and Maintenance Worker to look after grounds, buildings and equipment, ensuring a safe, welcoming space for students and staff. This permanent/ongoing role offers 37.5 hours per week across 46 weeks per year in a supportive school environment.

You will perform grounds care, minor repairs and general facilities support, with training provided for electrical safety testing and tagging. A collaborative, safety‑minded team culture is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance, gardening, turf management or general property maintenance.
• Practical skills in building repairs and maintenance tasks; safe use of tools/equipment.
• Strong commitment to health and safety practices and risk management.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication and collaboration within a school community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school grounds, gardens and turf to a high standard.
• Inspect, maintain and repair buildings, facilities and equipment across the site.
• Safely operate and maintain gardening and maintenance equipment.
• Complete scheduled maintenance activities and respond promptly to repairs.
• Support safety requirements, including testing and tagging of electrical equipment (training provided).
• Assist in keeping the school environment clean, orderly and well-presented.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Gardening

Turf management

Property maintenance

Independent work

Communication

Job description

• Permanent full-time position offering job security and consistent hours (37.5 hours per week, 46 weeks per year).


• Varied and hands-on role combining grounds maintenance, building upkeep and general facilities support.


• Supportive school environment where your skills help create a safe and welcoming space for learning.

Position Type

School Operations

Employment Status

Permanent/Ongoing

Classification Level

ESO3

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and dependable Grounds and Maintenance Worker to join our team. In this varied and rewarding role, you will help maintain our school grounds, buildings and equipment, ensuring a safe, functional and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Maintain school grounds, gardens and turf to a high standard, ensuring a safe, attractive and functional environment.


• Conduct routine inspections, maintenance and repairs to buildings, facilities and equipment across the school site.


• Safely operate and maintain gardening and maintenance equipment in accordance with workplace procedures.


• Complete scheduled maintenance activities and respond promptly to unexpected repairs and remedial works.


• Support compliance and safety requirements, including testing and tagging of electrical equipment (training provided).


• Assist in maintaining a clean, orderly and well-presented school environment for students, staff and visitors.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in grounds maintenance, gardening, turf management or general property maintenance.


• Practical skills in building repairs, maintenance tasks and the safe use of tools and equipment.


• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety practices and risk management.


• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and complete tasks with minimal supervision.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a school community.


• Reliability, initiative and a willingness to contribute positively to the values and culture of a Catholic school.

For further information refer to the Position Description

Why Us?

Be part of a welcoming and supportive Catholic school community where your work directly contributes to creating a safe, attractive and engaging environment for students and staff.

About Us

St Francis is a vibrant Reception to Year 6 Catholic school committed to fostering excellence, wellbeing and a strong sense of community.

Catholic Education South Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Screening requirements apply.