Grounds/Maintenance Person - casual hours - Aspect Central School, Terrigal, NSW

Aspect Central Coast School

Terrigal, NSW 


Gardeners / Maintenance

Contract Type: Casual/Relief Position

Applications Close: 21 March 2019


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<div class="container"> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Australia's&nbsp;largest national provider of autism-specific educational services</span></strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Ad hoc casual hours&nbsp;</strong></span></li> <li><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Excellent tax effective salary PBI packaging benefits</span></strong></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Located at&nbsp;Aspect Central Coast School at Terrigal, NSW</span></strong></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aspect's School Network:</span></span></strong> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has grown to become Australia's&nbsp;largest national educational program for children on the autism spectrum, with 9 independent schools operating from 50 locations in&nbsp;NSW and South Australia catering to over&nbsp;1,000 students, with more than 90 classes&nbsp;in specialised and&nbsp;mainstream settings.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>About the role: </strong>We seek an applicant who is self-motivated, has good communication skills and is able to work unsupervised as well as part of a team. Undertake maintenance &amp; repair work to the school building &amp; grounds to ensure it is a safe environment for the school community.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Ensure building systems &amp; machines run smoothly e.g. air conditioning, pumps</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Undertake repair/maintenance work as required to school buildings e.g. replacing locks, windows &amp; light bulbs, patching holes, woodwork repairs</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Perform routine maintenance of equipment</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Estimate repair costs &amp; document repairs undertaken</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Handle, store &amp; distribute goods/materials</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Move equipment/furniture as required</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Upkeep school grounds e.g. mowing, pruning, weeding, planting, disposing of litter</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Assist with school improvements e.g. fencing, paving, gardening projects</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Complete daily grounds maintenance reports</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Train new employees in grounds keeping duties</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Drive school vehicles as required</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Skills, experience &amp; qualifications:</span></span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Experience in general maintenance of grounds/buildings</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Knowledge of electrical, plumbing &amp; general trade maintenance</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Understanding of machinery/equipment operation relating to building maintenance</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Excellent communication skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Trade background is desirable</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Current NSW driver’s licence &amp; use of own vehicle</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Current NSW Working With Children Check for paid employment</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">You may be required to provide an International Police Check clearance&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>What we offer:&nbsp;</strong>As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Aspect employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free. This means you can increase the value of your take-home pay. Click here for a&nbsp;<a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT525/assets/6736617" target="_blank">summary</a>&nbsp;of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Click here to view the <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT889/assets/10610082" target="_blank">Position Profile.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>To apply:&nbsp;</strong>Please include your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire as part of Aspect's online recruitment process. Cover letter is optional.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Please submit your application&nbsp;as soon as possible.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: #221e1f;">Enquiries should be directed to:</span></strong>&nbsp;Lara Cheney, Executive Principal, Aspect Central Coast School on 0425 291 712.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>More information about Aspect:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/">www.autismspectrum.org.au</a><strong>.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><em>Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is committed to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support.</em></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em><strong>Aspect is a Public Benevolent Institution and EEO employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</strong></em></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div>
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