Maintenance Worker

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At Marist College Bexley, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $84,599. Base salary ranges from $63,792 to $75,535. Salary calculated on unaveraged conditions (work year round)
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

Marist College Kogarah is a secondary Catholic school for boys which has proudly served the St George community for over 100 years. Our college is a Catholic community of faith, inspired by our founder, St Marcellin Champagnat. Our rich Marist heritage and tradition underpins our mission to bring the teachings of Christ to our students, who we empower to grow into faith filled young men of good character and service, ready to contribute positively to our world. The college sets high standards and expectations of our students in an environment that is based on mutual respect inspiring curious, confident, independent, lifelong learners. Our college motto, "The End Crowns The Work" encourages students to strive for excellence.

About You

Marist College Bexley is seeking an enthusiastic Maintenance Worker to undertake general and maintenance work to ensure a clean, orderly and safe environment that enables enhanced student learning outcomes. You must demonstrate the ability to:

• prioritise and complete allocated work plans in accordance with School/College requirements
• assist with cleaning and repairs due to student accidents, extreme weather, acts of vandalism etc
• plan and organise workflow to accomplish established objectives
• follow chemical usage and storage procedures
• move items of furniture and classroom supplies around and set up furniture and equipment for sporting and special events
• complete daily security routines (including School/College lockup and setting of alarm system) and safety inspections of grounds and equipment
• promote a positive image of the School/College in all interactions
• support other teams during peak loads
• plan and execute maintenance of the school including gardens, paths, signage etc
• undertake replacements as required, including tap washers, light bulbs, furniture and equipment etc and minor repairs to buildings as required including plastering, painting and basic carpentry
• identify and report any risks to the school leadership team
• contribute to required committees, for example, the WHS committee
• comply with WHS standards to ensure compliance
• use technology and IT systems proficiently.

Desirable criteria:

• previous experience in a school environment
• qualification in relevant trade.

The role is all year round (including during school holidays when the role is at its busiest).

How to Apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:

• current CV and cover letter
• three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last principal.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC) This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.