Maintenance Position

SC1    Demonstrated experience maintaining gardens, grounds and facilities, including seasonal tasks and presentation standards.

SC2    Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with management, principals, teachers, education support staff and contractors.

SC3    Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technical and non-technical equipment as relevant to the position including but not limited to gardening and power tools.

SC4    Proven ability to manage time, prioritise tasks, and carry out duties with minimal supervision, or no supervision, in a safe, orderly and secure manner.

SC5    Demonstrated capacity to undertake general maintenance tasks that do not require the expertise of a tradesperson or the supervision of a manager.

You may be asked to come to school up to six days over the holiday period.

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.  Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3.  Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility.  Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.  Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years.  Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered.  Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.  Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

• Coordinate the use and maintenance of school buildings and equipment.
• Liaise and negotiate with service providers in respect to the cost and quality of services.
• Supervise the delivery of contracted services.
• Manage the development and collection of resource material at the school.

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@education.vic.gov.au

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Glen Waverley Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and skilled maintenance manager who is enthusiastic, enjoys working in a primary school environment and has a comprehensive understanding of how to manage their time effectively manage our school¿s environment and facilities. 

Our School:

Glen Waverley Primary School is a very proud Internationally Accredited Member of the Council of International Schools (CIS). We are committed to continuous improvement, global education and excellence in all aspects of teaching and learning and leadership. We have a reputation for high academic achievement, and we are proud of the achievements of our industrious, respectful students which are enhanced by our families who highly value education. Our school is located on the busy arterial of High Street Road in the suburb of Glen Waverley, very close to the major intersection with Springvale Road in the City of Monash approximately 20 km east of the Melbourne CBD. 

Our work and daily practice is driven by our Guiding Statements which provide the frame in which our school operates and comprises of our:

• Philosophy
• School Values
• Motto
• Purpose
• Vision and
• Mission

Role

Reporting to the Principal, in this role you will work to maintain the general appearance of the school¿s grounds and facilities. The successful applicant will also have the capacity to monitor, report on, and undertake minor building maintenance tasks that do not require a licenced tradesperson.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with confidence and initiative, including prioritising workloads.
• Provide care and maintenance of the school grounds to a high standard, including maintenance of the school's gardens.
• Maintenance of gardens and recreation areas including management and removal of weeds and blowing/vacuuming of leaves and other debris.
• Ensuring all tools, plant and equipment are maintained in good operating condition, accounted for, stored in a safe manner, and operated in accordance with manufacturer¿s instructions and safe work procedures.
• Minor building maintenance and repairs, including small carpentry, sanding and painting jobs, door/gate repairs and other tasks that do not require a licenced tradesperson.
• Assist the school in maintaining a clean environment by collecting rubbish around the school grounds, including removal of graffiti as required, and ensuring that the external bins and recycling cardboard bins are emptied weekly.
• Comply with all appropriate OH&S and risk management procedures and actively encourage compliance by others, report all possible safety risks immediately to management. 
• Liaise with contractors who can assist with the maintenance of the buildings and grounds, equipment, repairs, and servicing of the school as required. Good clear communication, people skills and report and note writing essential. 
• Work at heights and climb ladders to access roof spaces (school will facilitate undertaking of RIIWHS204E - Work safely at heights) if required, for the purposes of retrieval of sporting equipment and personal belongings, and as required for completing minor building and maintenance tasks.
• Being familiar with the essential services such as mechanical, gas, electrical, fire and hydraulic systems of the school.
• The setting up and packing up of events, relocating classroom or office furniture. 
• Contribute to school asset and maintenance record keeping requirements using the Asset Information Management System (AIMS) and Compass Issue Tracker.
• Monitor compliance requirements, maintain accurate records and liaise with contractors and service providers regarding safety documentation and site requirements.
• Representative on the Occupational Health and Safety Committee
• Liaise with cleaning, maintenance and other contractors regarding operational requirements, access and compliance documentation.
• Other duties as determined by the Principal and Business Manager.