Hands-On School Caretaker & Grounds Keeper

ACG Schools; Auckland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ACG Sunderland in Henderson, Auckland seeks an experienced Caretaker to perform hands-on maintenance across the 9-acre campus. Responsibilities include gardening, window cleaning, recycling, safety inspections, and basic trades tasks. The role is permanent and full-time, with 30–40 hours per week negotiated.

The ideal candidate is physically fit, an effective communicator, and holds a clean NZ driver’s licence. First Aid is an advantage but not required.

Qualifications

• Clear and confident communicator with the local community.
• Highly organised and proactive, able to juggle priorities.
• Professional, reliable, people-focused, with hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general grounds maintenance, including gardening, weed-eating, spraying, and water blasting.
• Perform routine recycling duties and window cleaning across site facilities.
• Monitor carparks and report safety or access issues; conduct playground inspections.
• Support site safety procedures and evacuation checks; basic lighting maintenance and minor plumbing tasks.
• Assist with workshop maintenance and upkeep; operate and handle power tools safely.

Skills

Communicator

Organised

Reliable

Physically fit

NZ Driver's licence

Power tools

Tools

Power tools

Job description

ACG Sunderland in Henderson, Auckland seeks an experienced Caretaker to perform hands-on maintenance across the 9-acre campus. Responsibilities include gardening, window cleaning, recycling, safety inspections, and basic trades tasks. The role is permanent and full-time, with 30–40 hours per week negotiated.

The ideal candidate is physically fit, an effective communicator, and holds a clean NZ driver’s licence. First Aid is an advantage but not required.