Grounds & Maintenance Assistant

As one of Queensland's leading independent schools, catering for boys from Prep to Year 12, through the outstanding education offered to day and boarding students, we have developed innovative approaches to address the specific learning needs of boys. Offering an inspiring, modern and technologically rich learning environment to our nearly 1200 students (including Boarding Students), the school has an enviable reputation for intellectual leadership and academic achievement.

As a part of this, the Grounds include the original buildings from 1863 which are listed by the National Trust, in addition to a complex of modern facilities. Our external sporting complex at Brassall hosts Cricket, Football, Rugby, Cross Country and other outdoor Activities.

We are seeking the expertise of a motivated and energetic Grounds & Maintenance Assistant to join our Facilites and Grounds team to actively contribute to the overall maintenance and presentation of our School Grounds & Sporting fields. 

Reporting to the Facilities and Grounds Supervisor, the Grounds & Maintenance Assistant role is responsible for:

• contribute to maintaining a high level of presentation of our Facilities and Grounds at all times, including buildings, gardens and lawns;
• general grounds duties, including mowing, pruning, hedging, weeding, fertilising, sprinkler systems and propagating;
• general maintenance, upgrades and/or repair tasks of School facilities as requested, which may include paving, concreting, bricklaying, carpentry and/ or painting;
• maintain all roads, pathways and grates to ensure that they are clean and free from rubbish, weeds and other debris;
• pressure washing of external walkways, surfaces of buildings and awnings;
• general use and basic preventative maintenance of machinery including tractors, mowers, whipper snippers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, etc;
• preparation and maintenance of School sports fields i.e. rugby, athletics, cricket and cross country.  This may involve mowing, fertilising, line marking, wicket maintenance, set up and dismantling of any sports equipment required for home games;
• assist with venue set up for any school events/occasions including moving and setting up furniture and equipment; and 
• any other duties as requested by the Facilities Manager. 

The successful candidate may possess: 

• a professional and friendly approach;
• some relevant industry experience, certificate or diploma; 
• landscaping knowledge or general maintenance/ trade experience would be advantageous; and 
• exceptional attention to detail.

To be considered for this position, applications must include:

• Covering Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Applications close: Friday 12 January 2024.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as The School reserves the right to close the job advertisement early, should a suitable applicant be found.

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Ipswich Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care. As such, it is a condition of employment that all staff members, unless otherwise eligible for an exemption, must possess a current Positive Notice or “Blue Card” issued under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 before commencing employment with the School. Volunteer Blue Cards will be required to be transferred to Paid Employment cards