General Hand And Maintenance Officer

General Hand and Maintenance Officer

• Permanent full-time position
• Join a values-based educational community contributing to ensuring the College facilities are well maintained.
• Join a dynamic team that plays a crucial role in creating a vibrant and engaging physical learning environment for students, while also contributing to the creation of beautiful and inspiring workspaces for our dedicated staff.

Welcome to Immanuel Lutheran College (ILC), where every individual is empowered to thrive on their unique journey. We don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to learning. Instead, we focus on understanding and embracing the unique qualities of each student, striving to provide a differentiated education. 

Our goal is not just to educate but to ignite a spark of joy and confidence in every child, instilling in them a lifelong love for learning. With our college situated in a modern, bright, and airy space, we provide the perfect environment for young learners to flourish. Child safety is paramount, and we actively contribute to each student's social, emotional, and spiritual growth, fostering an environment of compassion and support. Explore more about ILC at www.immanuel.qld.edu.au and be part of our inspiring journey, making a lasting impact on the lives of our students every day.

The Role

Are you a skilled handy person with a passion for making a meaningful impact in a vibrant educational setting? We are actively seeking a proactive and hands-on General Hand & Maintenance Officer to join our Operations Team. In this pivotal role, you'll contribute to the overall functionality and aesthetics of our College facilities, equipment, and infrastructure. Your customer-focused approach will be key to ensuring the seamless maintenance and compliance of our physical assets.

 This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and takes pride in maintaining a safe and efficient space for both students and staff. As a full-time permanent position (38 hours per week, Monday-Friday), this role offers stability and the chance to grow within our organisation. The salary, ranging from $50,000 to $55,000, reflects our commitment to valuing the experience and expertise that the right candidate brings to our team. Join us in creating an exceptional learning environment where your skills will be recognised and appreciated.

You’re a good fit for this position if you:

• Possess solid experience in providing routine maintenance of buildings, machinery, and equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to handle basic repairs and troubleshooting problems with plumbing, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, and other building components.
• Skilled at following a job ticketing system to ensure the efficient and effective addressing of maintenance requests.
• Thrive in a service delivery role where attention to detail and efficiency is valued.
• Possess strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service by being responsive, empathetic and solution oriented.
• Demonstrate well developed interpersonal and communication skills establishing effective and efficient liaison with key stakeholders to act as a vital link in the school communication, ensuring the smooth flow of information.
• Demonstrate the ability to quickly and effectively gain knowledge of systems and processes and seek opportunities to introduce efficiencies. 
• Value the importance of child safety and maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards child abuse.

Application

Applicants are asked to include the following in their submission:

• Covering letter outlining interest in the role and the College.
• Resume clearly detailing relevant achievements under each position held.

                          The Position Description is available here.

                            Closing date: Monday, 22 January 2024