Groundsperson (casual)
2 months ago
About the role
Holy Spirit Catholic School, Cranbrook is seeking an experienced and dedicated Groundsperson (casual position) to commence as soon as practicable.
The Groundsperson, under the direction of the Principal, contributes to the effective and efficient operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of maintenance and upkeep of the school grounds. The Groundsperson will be required to assess repairs quickly to enable maximum safety at all times. The Groundsperson will work with limited supervision under the direction of the Principal.
Key Accountabilities
The Groundsperson will be expected to work within and adhere to Workplace Health and Safety guidelines and demonstrate the knowledge and ability to work independently.
Other duties include:
Attend regular meetings with the Grounds Supervisor/Principal for allocation of tasks Maintain lawn, trim trees overhanging infrastructure, hedging, blowing down and outdoor vacuuming Assist with constant upkeep and upgrading of school grounds and gardens, including fertilising, poisoning, landscaping and minor irrigation checks and repairs as required Bin runs, rubbish removal, tilling sandpits and pressure cleaning Assist with setting up for school functions and displays Carry out minor repairs to the College property and equipment, including: Assist with marking playing fieldsRoutine maintenance and cleaning of machinery and sheds, including external cleaningAssist with general maintenance, upkeep and cleaning duties as reasonably requested Other related duties as reasonably requested by the Principal. The ability to organise and prioritise a range of tasks and set priorities to meet deadlines in a busy environment.Mandatory Criteria
Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government. Current Driver’s Licence Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner This position will be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment to support the selection process.Desirable Criteria
Relevant certificate or trade qualification.Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.
For more information, please refer to the Position Description
