AddressIndependent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Churchlands Primary School
Gardener - Handyperson
00005836
Level 2, $1,154.80 - $1,172.60 (pro-rata) per week (GS (Misc.) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS881022
This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024
As a Gardener - Handyperson, you will provide gardening, grounds and facility management to ensure a safe and clean school environment. The successful applicant will maintain and present the school grounds and gardens in an attractive, clean and tidy condition, and provide a suitable growing environment for both soft and hard landscaping, including turf management. You should possess knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials and chemicals. Experience in servicing gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks, as well as other Gardener - Handyperson duties in accordance with the Department's policies and guidelines.
The successful applicant should possess good communication and organisation skills as well as attention to detail and be able to work unsupervised as well as within a team environment.
Churchlands Primary School was established in 1965 and continues to grow as an exemplary Independent Public School with students enrolled in Kindergarten to Year 6, representing 47 nationalities. Our classrooms are air conditioned and networked with multimedia facilities and common multi-purpose areas. Our school grounds are well developed and include; multi-purpose hard courts, an oval and specialised playgrounds to provide an interactive environment.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in maintaining grounds and gardens, including turf management.
- Experience in minor servicing of horticultural/gardening equipment and performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Knowledge of gardening methods and procedures, including the safe use and storage of gardening equipment, materials and chemicals.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached form (JDF).
Please visit churchlandsps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online for more information about Churchlands Primary School.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For job related information
Please contact Maree Brady, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9253 9450 or emailing Maree.Brady@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
Your application should include:
A detailed CV outlining your work history and experience in the context of the role. Your CV should include two (2) work related referees, one being your current Line Manager
A two (2) page cover letter addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school
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