Eimeo Road State school is looking for enthusiastic, energetic and positive Schools Officer (Grounds and Facilities) to help maintain a safe, welcoming and well-kept school environment.

The preferred applicant will have proven hands-on experience in building/facility and/or lawn and garden maintenance.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Job details

This is a progressional position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next, once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of both classification ranges.

Who We Are:

Eimeo Road State School has a proud tradition of providing quality education to students from across the rapidly growing Northern Beaches area of Mackay.

Our student population draws from our enrolment managed catchment area of Eimeo, Blacks Beach, Dolphin Heads and Rural View.

We envisage a school where every student is learning, succeeding and flourishing in a positive, caring environment.

We believe strong, positive relationships between all members of our school community are the foundation to supporting the success of all students.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

Eimeo Road State School is comprised of many buildings and sprawling grounds, including gardens, 2 ovals, multiple playgrounds.

The successful applicant will work independently to carry out daily routine task, and work closely with the Business Manager and Principal to complete a range of tasks as they arise.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain effective communication with the Principal and Business Manager regarding scheduled and urgent maintenance tasks.
• Attend to repairs and maintenance within the school, including those that relate to furniture and equipment, locks and windows, and other school facilities.
• Undertake maintenance of school grounds through regular mowing; lawn and garden maintenance including weeding, use of appropriate insecticides and fertilisers; plant, water and care of trees, shrubs and gardens; undertake general maintenance of grounds care equipment such as mowers, whippersnippers, blowers, gerny's, etc.
• Ensure compliance with WPS guidelines and procedures, including safe storage and handling of chemicals, fertilisers and fuel.
• Report safety hazards.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR689337_26T Role Description (PDF, 348KB)
  Role Description