Maintenance Facilities Manager

McKinnon Primary School - Inquire. Think. Learn.

¿McKinnon Primary School is committed to developing internationally minded learners in a safe and nurturing environment, where students are empowered to develop 21st century skills and attitudes.¿

McKinnon Primary is located in the South Eastern Region. Our fundamental purpose is to provide a dynamic learning climate that engages students to achieve their personal best in an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation towards society and the environment. At McKinnon Primary School our focus is on the development of the whole child which includes academic, physical, emotional, social, intercultural and creative growth. We challenge our students to achieve their potential with supportive staff and parents whose enthusiastic effort continue to ensure the provision of the best possible outcomes and learning environment for all.

The curriculum framework at McKinnon Primary School reflects the requirements of the Victorian Curriculum and the framework of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.

Students in the 21st century are faced with the challenge of learning about an interconnected world where knowledge is constantly evolving. The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Primary Years Programme prepares students to be active participants in a lifelong journey of learning through the exploration of six transdisciplinary themes which are about issues that have meaning for, and are important to all of us.

Our school grounds are located on two sites, separated by Tucker Road, which include: the main two-storey historic building housing classrooms, administration, the staffroom and first aid; the Learning Centre & classroom pods; a canteen facility; bike shed and gymnasium and a total of 20 portable classrooms across the two sites and are surrounded by playground spaces, stimulating play equipment and a synthetic turf oval. The Tucker Road Oval has recently been redeveloped providing a first class all-weather amenity for the school and surrounding community.

Once known as Ormond East Primary when it opened in 1930, McKinnon Primary School has grown to become a leading school in the South East region of Melbourne and strives for excellence through genuine partnership and openness between staff and the school community by providing a safe, happy, friendly and challenging environment, ideal for learning.

We are looking for a highly motivated staff member with a capacity for further professional and personal growth. The person would need the qualities that will enable them to work collaboratively with staff,  students and parents to fulfil our school vision. If you believe you can meet our expectations, we would welcome your application. Please include both your CV and selection criteria in one document

• Demonstrated high-level school facilities and grounds management and maintenance experience (or school equivalent)
• Demonstrated capacity to manage the work of other staff and contractors to develop procedures, guidelines and calendars relating to maintenance of an organisation or school facilities
• Demonstrated ability and experience in organising and determining work priorities required of the School Maintenance Manager position. This will include the flexibility and responsiveness to undertake unscheduled or emergency work
• Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management Systems and Work Safe procedures to identity, manage and provide solutions to risks identified within the school
• Demonstrated capacity to use ICT platforms that are designed to manage the maintenance, repairs and service schedules of the school (or school equivalent)
• Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others

Attendance during school term breaks may be required through liaison with the Principal, on a needs basis.

The School Maintenance Manager is responsible for the effective upkeep of the grounds and buildings and ensures that Occupational Health and Safety regulations are met. They will be responsible in ensuring that all OHS regulations are followed.

The School Maintenance Manager works collaboratively with the Business Manager and other members of the Principal team to help ensure that the Asset Information Management System (AIMS) and the Essential Safety Measures (ESM) requirements are met. 

An education support class role at this range is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of services. At this level, an employee may direct and supervise the work of other staff members to achieve specific objectives in school administration, operations or educational programs.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or in circumstances where supervision is required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

The School Maintenance Manager is an important role with `hands on¿ responsibility for facility improvement, maintenance and minor repairs. Typical duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Demonstrating excellent communicate skills with students, parents, staff and goods and services providers
• Working through a schedule of regular tasks and maintenance audits within a maintenance schedule
• Plan and implement the Asset Information Management System (AIMS) and Essential Safety Measures (ESM) Program requirements, reporting to the Business Manager
• Supervise the work of maintenance and grounds and delivery of contracted services
• Coordinate contractors onsite and conduct contractor inductions, ensuring that all contractors are fully compliant before attendance onsite
• Manage the school¿s relationship with cleaning contractors, ensuring high standards are continually met
• Attend facilities subcommittee meetings
• Participate in relevant training and professional learning
• Be familiar with the mechanical and electrical systems of the school and keep operational manuals current. Arrange for regular servicing of equipment
• Use online programs such as AIMS to manage compliance, maintenance, and any routine inspections at the direction of the Business Manager
• Participate in OHS and routine essential safety inspections, as a member of the OHS Team
• Be familiar with, and contribute to, the Emergency Management Plan and evacuation and lockdown processes
• Respond to any emergency situations in an appropriate manner and undertake such other duties as may be required, noting such activities may be outside normal working hours or on weekends
• Regular monitoring of security, ie: open windows, unlocked doors, intruders and vandalism
• Oversee daily maintenance requests and prioritise works in order of urgency
• Take a hands on approach in performing daily maintenance tasks whenever required which will include removal of graffiti, emergency maintenance, cleaning, deliveries and general repairs
• Set up and pack up areas for school functions
• Order equipment and supplies and oversee the distribution of assets relating to the management of facilities
• Be responsible for the unlocking and unalarming of the School if Out of School Hours Care are not operating
• Maintain the School grounds to a high standard
• Ensure grounds are clear of rubbish and coordinate recycling and rubbish removal
• Ensure that broken and/or damaged equipment and/or furniture is repaired, or if appropriate, disposed of (including removal from assets register)
• Identify, report and advise on major furniture, fixture and equipment renewal needs across the school
• Implement key projects around the school with respect to buildings and grounds
• Other duties as negotiated with Principal or their delegate

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@education.vic.gov.au

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx