Position Overview:

The Maintenance Officer is a key member of the Scone Grammar School Maintenance Team, responsible for ensuring the upkeep, safety, and functionality of school facilities and grounds.

About us:

Scone Grammar School (SGS) is an Anglican Co-Educational School for positive, flourishing learners from Preschool to Year 12. Based in the Upper Hunter and part of Newcastle Anglican, our Christian faith and values lay a safe, caring foundation. We have wonderful teams, a caring and striving SGS Community, and we place an emphasis on fostering a positive culture not only for our students, but our staff as well.

Why you’ll love working with us:

Our students and staff are the heart of what we do here at Scone Grammar School and the Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation. As part of our organisation, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Fitness Passport via Association of Independent Schools NSW
• Paid Parental Leave
• Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools

Experience:

• Experience driving a Light Rigid (LR) bus and carrying out general vehicle care.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience providing maintenance and cleaning support, with a high attention to detail and pride in work standards.
• Previous experience working outdoors in a physically demanding role, with the ability to safely carry out tasks such as lifting, operating machinery, working at heights, or in confined spaces.
• Sound knowledge of workplace safety practices and regulations, with a commitment to safe work at all times.
• The capability and resilience to perform a wide range of manual and technical tasks to support the day-to-day operations of the College

Essential Criteria:

• Trade qualification Carpentry, Maintenance or similar
• Current Light or MR Driving License
• NSW Working with Children Check
• National Criminal History Check (Newcastle Anglican will consider the relevance of any reported outcomes)
• Be committed to our school values and proactively contribute to our team.
• Applicants will be screened for appropriate child protection purposes as we are a Child Safe School.

Desirable:

• Qualifications in safety, horticulture or maintenance
• HR Driving License with driver accreditation
• Ability to be a part of the on-call roster
• Previous experience in educational setting

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.96 – $39.36 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Salary packaging

Work Location: In person