Maintenance & Grounds ESO

• ESO Grade 3
• Full Time
• Permanent

About Cardijn

Cardijn College is an R-12 co-educational Catholic school in the Marist tradition, deeply inspired by the dual charisms of College patrons Cardinal Joseph Cardijn and St. Marcellin Champagnat. Educating and inspiring students in the Southern Vales region of Adelaide since 1984, Cardijn has grown to be a College across three sites, each with distinct offerings. With a current enrolment of 2050 students and over 300 staff, Cardijn College is a Catholic institution which strives to be a beacon of faith in the community and to holistically educate students to have a positive influence on the world around them.

Cardijn College Marian at Noarlunga Downs offers Years 7-12 and is renowned for its extensive curriculum and a vibrant extra-curricular program so as to provide learning pathways for its diversity of students. Cardijn College Marcellin at Christie Downs provides a wide variety of vocational education and training opportunities for students in Years 10–12 and beyond, with relationships that extend well into their careers across a range of industry partnerships. Cardijn College Galilee at Aldinga offers Reception to Year 9 in a context where every student experiences a unique sense of belonging in a caring and ecologically aware environment.

Position Summary        

The Maintenance and Grounds ESO is responsible for carrying out a broad range of activities to ensure school buildings, grounds and facilities remain in good order and that the plant, equipment, and other aspects of the school’s physical environment are safely administered and maintained as per Work Health & Safety requirements.

The Maintenance Officer is responsible for maintaining the building exteriors to a high standard of cleanliness, removal of rubbish and recycling goods and for assisting with other general tasks as directed. The Maintenance Officer reports directly to the Maintenance Coordinator and works closely with a team of Maintenance Officers..

Essential Selection Criteria

• A commitment to uphold and contribute to the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Demonstrate comprehensive technical skills and experience in building and grounds maintenance including the ability to apply skills in the areas of construction, maintenance and repair tasks using precision hand and power tools and equipment.
• Gardening maintenance skills, knowledge, and experience, including garden and turf management.
• Knowledge and ability to safely and responsibly operate minor plant and equipment, e.g. chain-saw, leaf blower, ride-on lawn mower, edge trimmer etc.
• Interact professionally and work collaboratively and cooperatively with school staff as a positive team member and liaise effectively with other members of the school community, contractors, and visitors.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to take initiative and give and take direction effectively and take responsibility for own outcomes in relation to specified quality and WHS standards.
• Work with little direct supervision and demonstrate the ability to plan, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources, and apply solutions to a range of problems.
• Good organisational skills including flexibility, prioritising and calmly respond to challenging situations in a measured manner.
• Lead and always demonstrate best practice WHS.
• Demonstrate an understanding of professional boundaries and the need for confidentiality.
• Display a neat and tidy standard of dress that promotes safety and suits the practical demands of the workplace appropriate personal protective clothing to fulfil role requirements.

Specific Requirements

• Current car Drivers Licence.
• Applicable First Aid Certificate relevant to the role requirements.
• Current and acceptable Working with Children Clearance and screening to work in Catholic Education SA.
• Current valid Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care certificate.
• Able to undertake specific training relevant to role e.g. working at heights, safe work on ladders etc.
• An awareness of building regulations and relevant statutory requirements.
• Availability to respond to/return to school to attend to service and/or security matters out of hours, when required.
• Acquire and maintain (with the support of the College)
  • Manual Handling
  • Appropriate WHS Certification
  • White Card
  • Safe Chainsaw Operation
  • Herbicide / Pesticide Training.

Employment Conditions and Benefits:

Cardijn College provides a supportive, inclusive and stimulating work environment, with access to outstanding facilities and resources to enable academic excellence. The employment terms and conditions are governed by the South Australian Catholic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020. Working hours are 37.5 hours per week for 48 weeks per year.

To Apply

Applications submitted on SEEK will not be considered.

Please submit your applications online at: https://cardijncollege.bamboohr.com/jobs by 9:00 am, Monday 26 February 2024.

We welcome applications addressed to the Principal, Mr Steve Byrne, including:

• 2-3 page document describing your suitability for the role.
• Curriculum Vitae including the names and contact details of two referees (one current) 
• Catholic Education South Australia Employment Declaration Form. 

The Position Information Description can be viewed on the Cardijn College Employment webpage - https://www.cardijn.catholic.edu.au/community/employment