Services ESO3 - Maintenance

Catholic Education SA; South Australia; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St Francis is seeking a Grounds and Maintenance Worker for its school site. The role focuses on keeping the grounds, gardens and buildings in safe, functional and welcoming condition for students, staff and visitors.

This permanent full-time position offers 37.5 hours per week over 46 weeks per year, with responsibilities spanning grounds care, repairs and safety compliance, including training for electrical testing and tagging.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance or property upkeep.
• Ability to operate basic garden and building tools safely.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school grounds, gardens and turf to a high standard.
• Inspect, maintain and repair buildings, facilities and equipment across the site.
• Safely operate gardening and maintenance equipment per procedures.
• Complete scheduled maintenance and respond to repairs promptly.
• Assist with testing and tagging of electrical equipment (training provided).
• Contribute to a clean, well-presented school environment.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Gardening

Turf management

Property maintenance

Building repairs

Safety

Tools

Power tools

Lawn mowing equipment

Job description

Position Type: School Operations

Employment Status: Permanent/Ongoing

Classification Level: ESO3

• 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.

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

We are seeking someone who:

• 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 Australiais committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Screening requirements apply.