Maintenance and Groundskeeper

Patrician Brothers' College, Fairfield (see more jobs from this school)

FAIRFIELD, NSW 


Gardeners / Maintenance

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 2 December 2024



<p><strong>Patrician Brothers College Fairfield</strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Monday, 20 January 2025&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Monday, 2 December 2024&nbsp;<br><strong>Capacity: </strong>Full-Time, Permanent</p><p><strong>Nurturing a Christ-centered Education for All</strong></p><p>Be part of <strong>Patrician Brothers College Fairfield's</strong> dedicated team, shaping the next generation with quality education and unwavering values. Apply now and embrace an exciting journey in an education setting.</p><p><strong>About Our School</strong></p><p>Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield is a leading comprehensive secondary school for boys in Western Sydney, committed to achieving excellence in Catholic education. Our rich history and proud traditions have fostered an environment where students thrive both academically and personally. Our large campus offers the very best in contemporary classrooms, state-of-the-art facilities, multipurpose learning areas, and recreational spaces to learn, collaborate, and be physically active. Guided by our core values of Faith, Respect, Integrity, Welcome, and Service, we provide an environment where students excel, fostering a supportive and inclusive community. Please <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tmsUSD6QC9KOb90wxuZr8Gy9B-4t7vBy/view">click here</a> to learn more about Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield, our commitment to child safety and the reasons you should work at Pats.</p><p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong></p><p>In joining <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/"><u>Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</u></a>, 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>In addition, we offer:</p><ul><li>remuneration package valued at up to $93,119. Base salary ranges from $76,468 to $83,515. Salary calculated on unaveraged conditions (work year round)</li><li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li><li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li><li>ongoing training and development opportunities</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>Patrician Brothers College Fairfield</strong> is seeking an enthusiastic groundskeeper to undertake general and maintenance work to ensure a clean, orderly safe environment that enables enhanced student learning outcomes.&nbsp;<br><br>To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate the ability to:</p><ul><li>prioritise and complete allocated work plans such as assisting with cleaning and repairs as a result of student accidents, extreme weather, or acts of vandalism etc</li><li>plan and organise workflow to accomplish established objectives</li><li>follow chemical usage and storage procedures</li><li>move items of furniture and classroom supplies around the College and assist with setting up equipment for sporting and other special College events</li><li>complete daily security routines (e.g. opening the College, disable the alarm system) and safety inspections of the College</li><li>promote a positive image of the College in all interactions</li><li>plan, execute and schedule maintenance of the College's physical appearance such as gardens, paths and signage</li><li>undertake minor repairs or replacements as required, including tap washers, light bulbs, plastering, painting and basic carpentry</li><li>identify and report any risks to the College leadership team and comply with WHS standards to ensure compliance</li><li>supervise contractors.</li></ul><p>Desirable criteria:</p><ul><li>previous experience in a school environment</li><li>qualifications in a relevant trade.</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;</p><ul><li>current CV</li><li>cover letter</li><li>three referees.</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.<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><br>&nbsp;</p>