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We invite candidates to apply for the position of Property Services Maintenance Lead on a full-time basis.
The Lakes College is a thriving and inclusive P-12 independent school located in the heart of North Lakes. As a Ministry of the Uniting Church, Our Learning Environment stands on the College Values of Faith, Hope, Love, Courage, Community and Justice. We are a community committed to Mission and Service, Allyship and Sustainability.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Working under the general direction of the Director of Property Services you will support the operational requirements of the College through your stewardship of our many and varied places and spaces.
As a Property Services Maintenance Lead you will be responsible for overseeing the daily work organisation of job tasks scheduled through Spiceworks, ensuring property service and maintenance functions across the College are completed in accordance with existing frameworks, procedures, and budget, and to a high standard.
Candidates must be physically fit to meet the inherent to this position which includes the manual handling of goods and deliveries, safely handle organic and chemical pesticides and sprays, undertaking general building and grounds maintenance, operating plant, machinery and equipment, and legally operating a motor vehicle as regular and routine tasks for the Property Services Maintenance Lead.
The successful candidate will be required to work Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, although some flexibility may be required around these start and finish times to help manage the demands of the Property Services Team, within a busy educational setting.
Whilst trade qualifications are not required, the successful candidates must be able to troubleshoot and attend to basis maintenance requests.
Candidates for this role must address the following selection criteria:
- Demonstrated practical experience with regards to site and facilities maintenance and a variety of labouring activities
- Experience with diagnostic fault finding and ability to troubleshoot quickly to keep the plant running at optimum levels.
- Competencies and knowledge around tool maintenance and the completion of minor works.
- Demonstrated experience supporting workplace health, safety and the environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, time management and planning and scheduling skills, with strong stakeholder management.
- Experience with MS office programs – Word, Excel & Outlook - and maintenance system software an advantage.
- Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and Open C Class Driver's License.
- Be reliable and punctual with a positive attitude.
- Willingness to support the College’s core values as a Ministry of the Uniting Church.
For further details about the role please refer to the Property Services Lead Position Description.
Please email your application to [email protected] by 3:00 pm on Monday 23 June 2025, however the College may close this recruitment campaign sooner should a suitable candidate be confirmed.