Maintenance Officer/Grounds Keeper

Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School (see more jobs from this school)

CAROLINE SPRINGS, VIC 


Gardeners / Maintenance

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.60 FTE)

Applications Close: 30 September 2026


Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint a Maintenance Officer/Grounds Keeper. This role is 3 days per week/ 0.6 FTE.

<p><i>Christ the Priest (CtP) Catholic Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.</i></p> <p><strong>Duties and Responsbilities</strong></p> <p><i>The Maintenance Officer/Grounds Keeper will be required to undertake the following duties and responsibilities:</i></p> <p>Minor maintenance and repairs to school buildings, fixtures and fittings and grounds.</p> <p>Receive and act upon maintenance requests.</p> <p>Coordinate regular and as-needed maintenance repairs and checks.</p> <p>Regular inspections of grounds, plant &amp; equipment.</p> <p>Provide advice and recommendations on projects relating to maintenance, renovations and improvements of the buildings.</p> <p>Maintain and carry out the school's maintenance schedule.</p> <p>Adhere to OHS requirements.</p> <p>Communicate maintenance issues and concerns with a member of the school leadership team.</p> <p>Assist with the setting up of school events.</p> <p>Maintenance of school grounds including, but not limited to garden beds, lawns, paths, trees, soft-fall and sand.</p> <p>Other duties through consultation with the Principal.</p> <p><strong>It is anticipated that the Maintenance Officer/Grounds Keeper would have or obtain, the following:</strong></p> <p>Current Full Victorian Drivers Licence.</p> <p>Must have a valid Working with Children Check or be able to obtain one.</p> <p>Be proactive, well organised and able to work to a standard without direct supervision.</p> <p><strong>A general knowledge of building repairs is essential.&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>-Provide a cover letter and resume,<br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Forward the application to the Principal by 4pm on Friday September 30, 2026&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Michelle Cassar<br><a href="mailto:principal@ctpcs.catholic.edu.au?subject=Maintenance%20Officer%2FGrounds%20Keeper%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">principal@ctpcs.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p>