Grounds & Maintenance Team Member

Arndell Anglican College, situated on 30 beautiful acres between Rouse Hill and Windsor, provides high quality Christian education catering for a growing population of almost 1300 students from Prep to Year 12. At Arndell students are encouraged to grow in their individual abilities and interests, in a learning environment that promotes optimism, respect and ownership. 

We are seeking proactive and enthusiastic Team Member to join us with an immediate start in the permanent fulltime position of Grounds and Maintenance Team Member.

The Grounds and Maintenance team undertake the upkeep of College facilities, buildings, grounds, buses and Agriculture Farm.  Grounds and Maintenance Team Members are expected to undertake duties assigned to them to support the operational requirements of the College and promote and maintain a good impression of the College to the community and public. This includes all aspects of the development, maintenance and presentation of facilities, buildings, grounds, sporting fields, lawns, gardens, and Ag Farm.

Applications are invited from qualified and experienced grounds persons to undertake responsibilities in grounds maintenance with a focus on maintenance of lawns, ovals, paddocks, gardens, trees, shrubs, hedges, irrigation systems, site wide weed control management including water areas (dams), and stores maintenance (eg. fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides, tools etc).

Inherent in this position is the ability to do bending and heavy lifting of goods, safely handle organic and chemical pesticides and sprays, safely work around large animals, maintain machinery and equipment, work at heights, work in confined spaces and legally operate machinery including motor vehicles.  A reasonable level of fitness is required.  The Grounds and Maintenance Team Member is expected to conduct the work in a safe manner at all times.

This is a permanent full-time role including non-term time.  The weekly hours are 38 however start and finish times may vary depending upon seasonal and workload requirements. 

Ideal qualifications and experience include:

• Trade qualifications – Cert III in Horticulture highly regarded.
• Experience in grounds maintenance, preferably in a school environment.
• Certificates in Chemical Spraying, Chainsaw Operation, and Work at Heights, or a willingness to obtain.
• LR drivers license, MR highly regarded, with the ability to drive manual and automatic, or a willingness to obtain.

To be successful in this role you will be able to work to tight deadlines, prioritise and task manage; able to work collaboratively across the whole school; and are a person of Christian faith.  In return you will be supported through ongoing and funded professional development opportunities and wellbeing programs including an onsite gym.

To apply for this opportunity please send a covering letter, full CV including WWCC Number, date of birth, and the names of at least two referees, one of whom should be your current Church Minister, to:

Headmaster, Arndell Anglican College 

E: employment@arndell.nsw.edu.au

Applications close:  Friday, 8 March 2024

Early applications are encouraged as applications are being considered as they are received, and an appointment may be made prior to the closing date.

Access the full position description on our website.  For further information please contact Jodie Woods, Director of Business Services, 02-4545 2485.

Employment screening of successful applicants will apply including verification of the Working With Children Check, which may occur prior to interview. Arndell Anglican College is a child safe organisation, all members of staff are required to comply with applicable child protection legislation and are responsible for ensuring that the College’s Child Safe Program is at the forefront of all they do.  Arndell Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer and an Anglican Schools Corporation school.