Role Details

An exciting opportunity is now available for a Property Services – Ground and Maintenance worker to join our expanding, multi-campus College in a permanent, full-time position under direction of the Facilities Operations Manager.

Are you a hands-on professional with a passion for creating and maintaining beautiful, functional spaces? Xavier College is seeking a dedicated Property Services – Grounds and Maintenance team member to help keep our school’s facilities and grounds in top notch condition. From ensuring the safety and upkeep of buildings to enhancing the outdoor environment, this role is perfect for someone who thrives on variety and takes pride in their work. Join us in supporting a positive learning environment for our students and community. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Maintain gardens, sports grounds which includes the use of accredited trade skills in areas such as horticulture, gardening or maintenance of sports grounds 
• Perform gardening duties such as trimming trees/shrubs, cutting lawns and edges, weeding and watering of gardens and plants 
• Operate and maintain ride on machinery used for grounds maintenance
• Undertake repairs and maintenance to buildings and property 
• As part of a team, general responsibility of upkeep, tidiness and appearance of the school’s property
• Assist trades personnel with manual duties

Please view the Position Information Document for more information

About you

We are interested in hearing from candidates who have worked in a similar/comparable role with gardening/maintenance experience.  You must be able to work both collaboratively and autonomously, with a proactive results-driven approach.  A successful candidate will be an allrounder with a can-do attitude and who thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. 

What you need to be successful

• Demonstrated maintenance and grounds experience 
• Recognised trade qualifications 
• Ability to quickly comprehend instructions and respond appropriately 
• Good interpersonal, supervision and organisational skills 
• A current SA drivers’ licence 
• Willingness to positively participate in required training, as required

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