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Job Summary: ictoria Full-time, Contract Wyndham Central College is located in a high growth corridor, approximately 20 minutes west of Melbourne and caters for students in Years 7 to 12 across the Wyndham district. Wyndham Central College is currently in the third year of an ambitious educational improvement plan. Recent data sets in key areas have demonstrated significant improvement in line with the targets identified in the Strategic Plan and reflect the dedication and commitment by the staff.

Job Details:
Maintenance - Handyperson

Job description

Prerequisites:

Wyndham Central College requires that our Maintenance - Handyperson be self-motivated, enthusiastic, show initiative and be capable of manual labour. They also need to be able to competently use power and hand tools, equipment and machinery.

The following is also required:

To possess and produce evidence of a current working with children’s check.

To always work within the policies of Wyndham Central College.

To be aware of Occupational Health and Safety requirements noting that all duties must be carried out to comply with current OHS legislation.

Able to work as part of a team or individually.

Sound and safe working knowledge of hand and power tools.

To have knowledge of and a keen personal interest in maintenance work.

Basic mechanical knowledge to assist in minor repairs to gardening equipment.

Current Test/Tag certification and a driver’s license would be advantageous.

Duties and responsibilities:

Building maintenance and repairs, including small carpentry, plastering, plumbing and painting jobs and other tasks that do not require a licenced tradesperson.

General cleaning, graffiti and rubbish removal as required.

Receive and assess maintenance requests as directed by the Facilities Manager, assessing and prioritising workloads.

Implement routine maintenance procedures as directed.

Ability to climb ladders to access roof spaces for the purposes of cleaning gutters and retrieval of sporting equipment.

Be capable in assisting in or solo movement of college furniture as required.

Perform good quality corrective and preventative maintenance work.

To assist with garden and ground maintenance when required.

To ensure all equipment and machinery are stored securely and cleaned after use.

Report any repairs required to the Facilities Manager.

To keep the gardens, thoroughfares and footpaths clear and free from litter.

Always be courteous to staff and not liaise with the students at the College.

To follow the directions given by the Facilities Manager/Assistant Principal and other duties as directed by the Principal.



Conditions of Employment


All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx