Maintenance Officer

Marist College, Kogarah (see more jobs from this school)

BEXLEY, NSW 


Gardeners / Maintenance

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 23 October 2024



<p><br><br><strong>Marist College Bexley</strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Monday, 4 November 2024&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Wednesday, 23 October 2024&nbsp;<br><strong>Capacity: </strong>Full-Time, Permanent&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Don't miss this exciting opportunity as a Maintenance Worker!</strong><br><br><strong>About Our School</strong></p><p>Founded by the Marist Brothers in 1909, Marist College Kogarah is a vibrant, all boys secondary learning community in the Catholic tradition with a strong focus on academic excellence and the holistic development of students. Our rich Marist heritage and tradition underpins our mission to bring the teachings of Christ to our students, who we empower to grow into faith filled young men of good character and service, ready to contribute positively to our world.<br><br><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br>In joining <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/about-us">Sydney Catholic Schools</a> (SCS), you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs.&nbsp;<br><br>SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 18 schools placing in the top 150. We focus on enabling a quality preschool to post-school learning journey for every child, supported by a team of dedicated educators and caregivers.<br><br><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li><li>discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li><li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong><br><br><strong>Marist College Bexley</strong> is seeking an enthusiastic Maintenance Worker to undertake general and maintenance work to ensure a clean, orderly and safe environment that enables enhanced student learning outcomes.&nbsp;<br><br>To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate:</p><ul><li>the capacity to conduct maintenance and upkeep of the College grounds and facilities, including the setting up for events</li><li>experience in hands-on maintenance skills (i.e. gardening, carpentry, painting etc)</li><li>a sound understanding of WHS and compliance requirements</li><li>the skills to ensure the infrastructure of the College is maintained in good condition and meets WHS requirements</li><li>the skills to perform general maintenance tasks</li><li>the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team and at times autonomously</li><li>excellent communication skills</li><li>commitment to supporting a positive religious and cultural Catholic School environment.</li></ul><p>You will have attained:</p><ul><li>a current drivers licence.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br>Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;current CV</p><ul><li>cover letter</li><li>three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable).</li></ul><p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.&nbsp;<br><br>If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2024/07/SCS-Safety-Statement_202406.pdf"><u>Click here</u></a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong>&nbsp;<br>This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>