Qualified Gardener / Groundskeeper

St Columba's Catholic College is looking for an enthusiastic, Qualified Gardener / Groundskeeper to join our school community on an ongoing full-time basis.
Key Accountabilities
Maintenance (including preventative maintenance) to equipment, grounds and gardens including:

• Lawn, hedge and garden establishment and maintenance
• Operation of a specialised range of machinery e.g. ride on mower
• Use of herbicides and pesticides, compliant with safe work practices
• Assisting with building maintenance, painting, general cleaning and washing down of facilities
• Carry out minor repairs to the school's property and equipment as requested
• Assist with the setup and dismantling of equipment for school functions
• Ensuring all work tasks comply with Workplace Health and Safety requirements by liaising with the College Business Manager
• Other duties as determined by the Principal

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant certificate or trade qualifications in landscaping / horticulture
• Appropriate demonstrated experience in maintaining extensive gardens/grounds

The successful candidate may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments.
Qualified Tradespersons are accountable for:
-Employees are required to support the mission, teachings and ethos of the Catholic Church's work in schools.
-Demonstrated ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team
-Demonstrated ability to follow direction, prioritise and meet set deadlines
-Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a range of personnel
-General maintenance work which includes the use of trade accredited skills in areas such as carpentry, plumbing or electrical services.
Typical Experience and Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in the relevant area of study
• Appropriate demonstrated experience

The Organisation
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese provides quality learning and teaching in a faith-centred environment across 80 primary and secondary schools and within early learning and out of school hours care centres in Western Sydney.
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD'S Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children.
CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Successful Candidates for all positions at CSPD must have a valid Working With Children Check. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children's Guardian .
Advertised: 01 Feb 2024 09:02 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Feb 2024 23:02 AUS Eastern Daylight Time