<p>This position fulfils an important role in supporting the maintenance of college buildings, grounds and workshop equipment and OHS requirements. &nbsp;This position is shared across Mildura Senior College, Mildura English Language Centre, and the Deakin Trade Training Centre on our site.</p> <p><strong>Facilities &amp; Workshop Maintenance:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Coordinate works for urgent repair of school facilities (including grounds and maintenance) in a timely and accurate manner.</li> <li>Identify, prioritise and complete minor repairs, maintenance and grounds works as per the schools’ facilities and maintenance request ticketing system.</li> <li>Maintain accurate and up to date data of facilities and maintenance, and work with relevant documentation from Department of Education, Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) and Mildura Rural City Council.</li> <li>Keep accurate data entry in schools’ maintenance system (AIMS) including monitoring and actioning scheduled works, adding new work items, processing for payment and updating contractor register.</li> <li>Assist with College events such as assemblies, open day market day, celebration day and exam set up.&nbsp;</li> <li>Assist with the security of equipment and buildings.</li> <li>Liaise with the Facilities Manager, Principal, Business Manager and contractors regarding any emergency maintenance issues, noting this may involve working after school hours or on weekends. Time in Lieu is eligible for any additional hours required.</li> <li>Operate various tools and machinery such as electric forklift, scissor lift, tractor, ride-on mower, whipper snipper, hedge trimmer, chainsaw etc.</li> <li>Maintain and service workshop equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and OH&amp;S guidelines and if required engage qualified contractor to carry out repairs/service.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure workshop and storage areas are in a clean, safe and orderly condition.</li> <li>Ensure all DET OH&amp;S guidelines are always adhered to.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Workplace Safety:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Conduct contractor inductions.</li> <li>Ensure all works, contractor management and procurement processes adhere to Department of Education &amp; Training and Mildura Senior College policy and procedures; including risk management, contractor compliance and OHS standards and legislation are maintained.</li> <li>Undertake scheduled safety compliance, maintenance, and workplace inspections for equipment.</li> <li>Maintaining Risk Assessments, Safe Method Statements and Task Based Method statements in accordance with DET OHS Management System compliance requirements.</li> <li>Undertaking quarterly workplace safe work inspections as part of the College’s OHS requirements as directed by the Workplace OHS Management Nominee.</li> <li>Attending OHS Committee meetings as required and undertaking actions from meetings as directed by the Workplace OHS Management Nominee.</li> <li>Undertake Health and Safety Representative (HSR) training and represent the College as a HSR.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Grounds Support:</strong></p> <ul> <li>As directed, undertake grounds and oval maintenance, including mowing, trimming, weeding, hedging, rubbish collection and general upkeep.</li> </ul> <p><strong>General:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Communicate effectively and foster positive relationships with all members of the school community.</li> <li>High level organisational and time management skills.</li> <li>The ability to work effectively in a team environment.</li> <li>Assist with driving the school bus for vehicle services, safety inspections and occasional excursions.</li> <li>Actively seek and participate in professional development (Subject to College P&amp;D guidelines).</li> <li>Attend and participate in team meetings.&nbsp;This role is required to attend the following team meetings: ES Team Meetings, OHS Committee and Facilities Team meeting.&nbsp;</li> <li>Participating in the College’s performance and development processes in line with DET requirements.&nbsp;</li> <li>Undertake general duties as directed by the Principal or Business Manager within the requirements of ES1-2 dimensions of work as listed in the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2022.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Hours: </strong>38 hrs / week = Monday to Friday, 7.30 – 3.36pm</p> <p>This position has a <strong>purchase leave requirement being 30 days</strong> to be worked.&nbsp; These hours are to be worked during the school holiday periods, to support school facilities and grounds projects &amp;/or works. A leave purchase allowance will be paid fortnightly as per VGSA 2022 clause (9)(a).&nbsp; Compulsory annual leave will be scheduled from the last day of Term 4 through to the first working day in January.&nbsp; Any remaining annual leave can be taken during any of the school holiday periods.</p> <p>Additional hours that may be required by this position are subject to the DET Time In Lieu arrangement (9)(a).</p> <p><strong>Education and Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Current Manual Drivers Licence</li> <li>Current Working with Children Check</li> <li>Experience working in similar role or setting is highly desirable.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>The following items are highly desirable or a willingness to undertake training in these areas:</p> <ul> <li>Relevant certificate or trade qualification relating to facilities and/or&nbsp;construction pathways.</li> <li>White card</li> <li>Working Safely at Heights&nbsp;</li> <li>Elevated Work Platform (EWP)</li> <li>Health Safety Representative</li> <li>Chainsaw licence</li> <li>Light Rigid Licence</li> </ul> <p><strong>Selection Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated practical knowledge and skills associated with one or more of the traditional trades, such as wood, metals, engineering etc.</li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency in the use and maintenance of workshop machinery associated with these trades.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team and to show a high level of commitment and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety and compliance.</li> <li>Well-developed interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate with all members of the school community (College leadership team, staff, contractors and stakeholders).</li> <li>Demonstrated ability in the use of office systems including Microsoft (Word, Excel and Outlook) to allow for maintenance of data and compliance documents.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>