MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBER

• Highly regarded independent girls' school
• Excellent opportunity in a dynamic environment 
• Well-resourced departments 
• Full-time (permanent) commencing as soon as possible

About PLC Sydney

Located in Croydon, NSW, Presbyterian Ladies' College, Sydney is a Pre-K to Year 12 day and boarding school for girls, grounded in Christian values and widely recognised for its innovation, academic excellence, and commitment to care and inclusion. 

With a proud heritage dating back to 1888, PLC Sydney is a school that honours tradition while embracing innovation, offering both the HSC and Cambridge A - levels. Named among the Top 100 Innovative Schools globally by Cambridge University, the College is deeply committed to helping young women discover their gifts, find their place and lead with integrity. Its vibrant campus culture fosters deep connection, lifelong learning, and a sense of purpose that is nurtured across generations. 

This role is open to candidates who currently reside in Australia and are legally authorised to work here. 

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES

The Maintenance Team are responsible to the Principal through the Head of Business Operations and Administration through the Director of Facilities, and under the day-to-day direction of the Maintenance Manager or his delegate.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

As part of the Maintenance Team you are responsible for maintaining a high-quality level of internal and external general maintenance for all College buildings and infrastructure, including grounds. Maintenance staff are responsible for assisting the various trades as required.

Maintenance staff are required to abide by the College’s Staff Code of Conduct and to support the Christian ethos of the College.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance Staff members will work collaboratively to foster a positive, harmonious team environment and provide maintenance and trade service support to the school across various campus buildings, infrastructure, and general facilities and activities. The role focuses on a wide variety of building repairs and maintenance, gardening and landscaping, workshop management, and assisting with contractors and third-party providers.

Maintenance staff are required to, but not limited to, perform the following tasks:

• ensure WHS guidelines and policies are followed at all times
• assist with maintenance of College buildings, grounds, plant, equipment and furnishings to a quality standard
• assist with ensuring the grounds, including garden beds, plantings and playing areas, are kept safe, clean and tidy
• complete other tasks assigned from time to time and assist other members of the maintenance team, external contractors and school staff react to change productively and complete tasks as assigned in a timely manner
• maintain school equipment and tools associated with the maintenance department
  provide assistance and support for event/function set-ups and break-downs
  provide general labouring tasks as required work flexible hours so that work can be performed around the operational needs of the College, including out of school hours for events such as, but not limited to:
  • Fair and Open Day
  • Jersey Day
  • Speech Day
  • Parent-Teacher Nights and any other appropriate duties as directed

SKILLS AND EXPECTATIONS

• To be supportive of College aims, initiatives, policies and practices
• To be familiar, and comply, with the School’s Code of Conduct and Staff Manual guidelines
• To possess a current full Driver’s Licence and First Aid qualification
• To exhibit professional and personal integrity
• To demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills and experience in dealing with staff, students, parents, visitors regarding facilities and maintenance matters
• To work independently with initiative and be able to work as a team member
• To be physically able to contribute to an active maintenance department when needed - ability to lift 25 kg, ability to walk a reasonable distance, climb up or bend down and work, etc
• To demonstrate sensitivity when working with people from diverse backgrounds, and appreciate the appropriate use of humour in the workplace

ATTENDANCE

• Designated professional development days
• Speech Day lunch
• Administration group meetings
• Maintenance meetings

Our workplace is strictly smoke-free. The successful candidate will be required to comply with our smoke-free policy during working hours and on company premises. 

If you are a highly motivated and energetic individual looking for a career in a dynamic environment, then we would like to hear from you. Apply now!

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