<p><strong>POSITION</strong><br />The Grounds and Garden Maintenance Officer promotes the vision and mission of Salesian College and contributes to its educational goals by creating, maintaining and developing a safe, pleasant, attractive and functional physical environment<br />The Grounds &amp; Garden Maintenance Officer works in the context of and contributes to the College’s Facilities Team and supports the Facilities Manager in providing timely and thorough management and maintenance of the College’s grounds across the two (2) campuses of Salesian College to ensure that they are maintained to the highest standard and are prepared for the variety of internal and external activities in which the students at the school engage.</p><p><strong>Key requirements include:</strong></p><p>• Current Working with Children Check<br />• Current National Police Record Check from Victoria Police<br />• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence (Light Rigid Licence preferred)<br />• Qualification in Grounds and Gardens is preferred or extensive experience in a similar Ground Maintenance role.<br />• Chemical Users is desirable<br />• Demonstrated understanding of turf maintenance<br />• Good knowledge of garden design is desirable<br />• Good communication and interpersonal skills<br />• Operation, maintenance and basic repair of various hand tools, machinery and equipment<br />• Assigned tasks carried out in a safe and effective manner with consideration for the understanding and application of safe methods of operation and standard operating procedures.<br />• In conjunction with Facilities Manager, support the maintenance, updating and development of materials safety data sheets and safe work methods statements (SWMS)<br />• Working as part of a diverse team and working autonomously with limited supervision<br />• A reliable and dependable person who always demonstrates professional integrity<br />• Strong level of proficiency in the use of computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)</p>