AddressAbout Us:
We prioritize delivering high-quality care and education while fostering an exceptional workplace for our incredible team. Our team is made up of all different people from all parts of our community with one thing in common - we can about creating a beautiful environment for children and families! If you are ready to bring your unique skills and a sense of fun to this individual role then we would love to hear from you!
About The Role:
As our Maintenance and Asset Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring our services are beautifully presented and are in great working order!
This role requires detail-oriented individuals with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, working independently and also capable of juggling different tasks across different sites.
- Location - Based in the Geelong area, with a requirement to travel to and provide support and services at our Ballarat facilities on a semi regular basis.
- Vehicle/Fuel - We will provide you with a maintenance van including all of the required equipment including fuel for your week's work!
- Tools - We will provide everything that you need - working in Early Childhood everyone loves to have some toys to play with!
- Employment Flexibility - We are open to opportunities for flexible work/ life balance and hours are all open for discussion to ensure you get the best of both worlds!
About The Responsibilities:
- General and Specialised Maintenance
Our children deserve the very best presented yards and the most up to date equipment. Sometimes we love our equipment so much that it needs some love from an amazing Handyperson to bring it back to life! The role will require undertaking a variety of General Maintenance tasks, including carpentry, equipment repair, and general building upkeep, to ensure our facilities are safe, well-maintained, and presented to a high standard.
- Landscaping and Grounds Care
Manage landscaping projects and ongoing grounds maintenance to create welcoming, inviting spaces. We all love a beautiful place to play and work - this will mean pulling a few weeds along the way!
- Handyperson Expertise and Precision
Execute handyperson tasks with precision and efficiency, demonstrating a high standard of work and taking pride in what you do - no shortcuts here!
- Leadership and Coordination
Act as the primary site contact for contractors, overseeing maintenance activities, and demonstrating the ability to work independently and problem-solve without close supervision.
- Record-Keeping and Administration
Efficiently establish and maintain work/maintenance records using computer skills. A previous experience in a facilities manager role is advantageous
- Safety and Compliance
Ensure physical safety of the facilities, minimizing wear and tear, while adhering to compliance, confidentiality, and workplace health and safety protocols.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Exhibit exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for positive interactions with children, families and team members. It's natural our children will want to watch you fix/ paint/ build all sorts of things!
Does this sound like you?
If you are ready for a totally different but rewarding career adventure that steps outside the typical ‘worksite’ and is a fun, relaxed and team focused environment?
Share your story and experiences, outlining who you are, your work journey and why you would be the perfect fit for this role in a cover letter and attached resume inclusive of a minimum of 2 references.
We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of every child. Child safe standards play an integral part in creating an environment where children are welcomed, supported and safe. All applicants must hold or be able to successfully hold an Employee Working with Children Check. Visit the Jenny's ELC website to learn a little bit more about us, our ethos and what it means to be part of our family.
