ROLE DESCRIPTION
Position Title:
Maintenance and Outdoor Staff
Name of Employee:
Grade:
Maintenance and Outdoor Staff – Classification Step 463/05
Reports to:
Principal
Date appointed to this
position:
Date under review:
Name of reviewer:
Formal Qualification Required
! Trade Qualification or Certificate 3 or 4 in related field
Experience Required
Essential
! Approximately 3-5 years’ experience in repair and maintenance
! Experience with tools and processes utilised in the repair and maintenance of school properties.
! Experience in the overall care and maintenance of gardens and grounds
Desirable
! Ground improvement and enhancement activities including ability to work with timber and general handyman work
equivalent to that required of a non-qualified tradesperson
Essential Knowledge & Competencies Required
Essential
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! Contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of facilities
and grounds care support to the Principal/Business Services Manager
! Perform a range of activities to ensure that school facilities and grounds are maintained to a high standard of neatness,
tidiness, safety and hygiene
! Contribute to the beautification, enhancement of appearance and safety of the school’s grounds.
Desirable
! Good written and oral communication skills
! Demonstrated sound personal qualities of tact, reliability and an ability to work with others both individually and as a
member of a team
! Basic understanding of occupational health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discriminatory
! Practices and behaviour as applied in a work environment.
Position Objective
The Maintenance position exists to coordinate the provision of basic property maintenance including the care of gardens and
repair for non-technical items and supervise and facilitate technical repairs and maintenance of buildings under the direction of
the Business Manager and the Principal.
The Maintenance officer has a high level of communication and interpersonal skills which contributes to building strong
community relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and other individuals to enhance learning community of the
school.
The maintenance officer has a sound knowledge of tools, equipment and materials commonly used in repairs with Occupational
Health and Safety precautions, standards and guidelines applied at all times to ensure safety.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
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Ability to prioritise and plan multiple activities
Meet objectives within established timelines.
Ability to effectively communicate at all organisational levels and in both verbal and written form.
Maintains legal, social and organisational standards and values.
Operating knowledge of tools, equipment and materials common to the repair/maintenance trade
Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety precautions and compliance
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1. Key Result Areas
Key Result
Area
Aspects of the Role
Promotion of
Vision and
Mission
Educational
Potential
! providing general maintenance and gardening support to the Principal and the Leaders of
Administration to enhance the Catholic life and culture of the school within the evangelising mission of
the Church;
! ensuring the Vision and Mission of the Sydney Catholic Schools is promoted formally and informally in
day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
! positive relationships are established with the Principal, leadership team, broader community, agencies
and students.
! promoting and contributing to the vision and mission formally and informally in day to day tasks and
responsibilities
! contributing to the professionalism and effectiveness of the range of services provided by the school;
! presenting a personal image of professionalism, welcome, warmth, openness and service;
! establishing productive relationships with members of the Catholic education community.
! willingness to undertake further learning opportunities and specific training to enhance their roles and
understanding of changes in materials or equipment as necessary.
Linkages With
the wider
community
! engaging in regular communications with the, Principal and other members of the School community
with regard to school functions which require movement of furniture or classroom / grounds
preparation and the planning of work priorities.
Use of
resources and
space
! maintenance Staff are required to monitor the quantities of equipment, materials and supplies required
to perform their duties and to advise the Business Manager to arrange purchase as required
! maintenance staff keep an inventory of equipment and supplies and perform biannual stock take of
items
! unpack deliveries of equipment and materials into appropriate storage facilities requiring repetitive
lifting carrying of items
! responsible for ensuring maintenance of equipment, tools, and machinery required in the performance
of their duties, occurs at regularly.
! promoting professionalism and encouraging positive staff morale by contributing to and initiating team
building processes
An ethical
Workplace
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Culture
Personal
Safety
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using initiative, discretion, judgement and confidentiality, as circumstances required
maintaining a climate of hospitality and welcome to visitors and callers to school
contributing to positive staff relationships through a cheerful and cordial approach
contributing to positive staff relationships
consulting and communicating/negotiating with, external agencies as appropriate.
sound understanding of occupational health and safety, equal employment opportunity and antidiscriminatory practices and behaviour as applied in a work environment
must adopt work practices that support OHS, seek guidance for all new or modified work procedures
and ensure all near misses and injuries are reported immediately.
modeling of appropriate standards of safety and dress relevant to the area in which the Maintenance
and Outdoor Staff member works.
Evidence / Expected Outcomes
! ability to work with limited supervision
! ability to use and maintain or learn quickly to use and maintain:
o photocopiers and printing machines;
o portable hand tools, gardening and cleaning equipment and general landscaping equipment; and
o computers with pre-established programs.
! ability to apply Workplace Health and Safety standards especially on the use, application and storage of petrol, LP gas,
insecticides, herbicides, fertilisers and chemicals
! awareness of the need for security in relation to buildings, access, personal property and equipment.
Significant Duties
Ground improvement and enhancement activities:
! care of lawns and gardens etc, including regular mowing and the use of appropriate insecticides and fertilisers where
necessary. (Refer to OHS guidelines and procedures)
! preparation and maintenance of school ovals by way of regular mowing, watering etc and soil maintenance. (Refer OHS
guidelines and procedures).
! planting, watering and care of trees, shrubs etc
! regular services and general maintenance of grounds care equipment ie: mowers, brush cutters, tractors etc. (as per
manufacturers’ service manuals).
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Monitor school facilities and bring to appropriate attention any repairs required/safety hazards:
maintaining School facilities by attending to/or arranging repairs to furniture, equipment, locks, windows:
monitor the maintenance data base and update all jobs, email when completed
liaise with relevant staff regarding requests
prioritise maintenance task after liaising with Business Manager and Facilities Manager
decide whether the maintenance can be completed by the school’s Maintenance personnel or by an outside agency then
confirm with Business manager prior to booking trades people
! ensure that the repair has been satisfactorily completed.
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Setting up of College facilities for major school events
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preparation of class rooms for examinations.
preparation of activity/assembly halls, where applicable, including moving furniture arranging/seating etc.
removal and relocation of furniture from room to room.
preparation of class rooms for Parent/Teacher Interviews
maintain the hygiene standards of Barbeque facilities and ensure gas bottles are adequately supplied and services
Significant Internal/External Interactions
! Communicating with Persons Outside the schools – external companies for supply purchases
! communicating with Supervisors, Peers and keeping communication channels open with staff when working alone.
Authorities (Delegation)
The position of Maintenance and Outdoor Staff member is responsible to the Principal and will report directly to the Business
Manager.
SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEE
DATE:
5
SIGNATURE OF PRINCIPAL
DATE:
6