Maintenance Officer & Bus Driver

Heritage College is seeking a reliable and experienced Maintenance Officer & Bus Driver to join our team. Part-time and casual positions are available for an immediate start.

Key Responsibilities

As the Maintenance Officer & Bus Driver, you will be responsible for a broad range of grounds, facilities, maintenance and student transport duties, including:

• Maintaining lawns, gardens, pathways and sports fields.
• Undertaking mowing, edging, trimming, watering, fertilising, weeding and planting.
• Maintaining outdoor furniture, equipment, tools and school grounds.
• Completing general building and facilities maintenance, including carpentry, fixtures, fittings, doors and basic non-licensed plumbing.
• Conducting regular inspections and maintenance of school buildings, facilities and safety equipment.
• Responding to maintenance requests and assisting with refurbishment and maintenance projects.
• Coordinating and working with contractors in accordance with school procedures and OH&S requirements.
• Supporting the Business Manager with longer-term maintenance planning and asset management.
• Assisting with school events, deliveries and the movement of furniture and equipment.
• Maintaining appropriate OH&S records and ensuring work is undertaken safely and in accordance with relevant requirements.
• Responding to campus security alarm activations when required.
• Assisting with student bus transportation when required and appropriately licensed.

To learn more about the Heritage College, visit https://heritagecollege.vic.edu.au/.

Application Requirements:

• Experience and/or qualifications in building, construction, plumbing, electrical, grounds or facilities maintenance.
• Current Light Rigid (LR) or relevant heavy vehicle licence
• Valid Victorian Working with Children Check
• Understanding of VicRoads bus operation requirements.
• Excellent communication skills ? both verbal and written

The Centre offers the following benefits to candidates:

• Peaceful location
• Friendly and supportive staff
• Close-knit school community
• Multicultural and diverse student body
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Staff discounts on tuition fees (permanent employees)
• Professional development opportunities
• Reimbursement for all costs related to Working With Children Checks and First Aid Training and the Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration
• Above Award pay

Enquiries:

For further information please contact Helen Trindade, HR Officer at *****@adventist.org.au. 

Child Safety and Mandatory Checks

• A link to our Child Safety Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct can be found on our website at https://www.asv.vic.edu.au/.
• As part of our screening requirement, reference checks will be undertaken including referencing your ability to work safely with children. By applying for this role, you consent to Adventist Schools Victoria submitting your name to be screened by Adsafe Limited, the child protection arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to see whether any child related concerns or risks about you are known to the Church.
• These positions are subject to maintaining registration with Working with Children Check (Employee).

Heritage College is a child-safe environment. We are committed to child safety and to promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including children and young people with a disability and additional needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.