Grounds Maintenance Specialist

3 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Townsville Catholic Education Full time

About the Role

Townsville Catholic Education is seeking a skilled and dedicated Groundsperson to join our team. As a Groundsperson, you will play a vital role in maintaining the College grounds and facilities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the upkeep and maintenance of College grounds and gardens, including fertilizing, poisoning, landscaping, and minor irrigation checks and repairs.
  • Maintain lawns, trim trees overhanging infrastructure, hedge, blow down, and outdoor vacuuming.
  • Perform bin runs, rubbish removal, tilling sandpits, and pressure cleaning.
  • Assist with setting up for College functions and displays.
  • Carry out minor repairs to College property and equipment.

About You

  • Demonstrated experience in prioritizing workload and assessing repairs quickly.
  • Experience in providing a high level of maintenance and development of facilities.
  • Proven ability to work independently and as a team member.
  • Ability to ensure a high standard of safety and due diligence in all areas of work.
  • Working knowledge of regulations, standards, and safety applications of facilities and grounds.
  • Able to assess safety repairs quickly to ensure maximum safety at all times.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and sensitivity to meet the needs of students and staff.
  • Ability to communicate with a range of staff across primary and secondary school settings.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain productive working relationships.

Mandatory Criteria

  • Current Working with Children Suitability Card.
  • Current Driver's Licence.
  • Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville.
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary Range.
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading.
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximize employee benefits and salary.
  • Modern facilities, equipment, and resources.
  • Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions.
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service.
  • 14 Weeks' paid parental leave.
  • Deferred Salary Scheme.
  • Access to corporate health schemes.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program.
  • Wellbeing programs and initiatives.


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