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School General Maintenance

The Australian Financial Review
Adelaide Full-day Part-time

Description:

Company Description

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.

At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seekto understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.

Job Description

About the role:

  • Temporary, part-time appointment for Term 2, and possibly part of Term 3, 2025
  • 3 hours per day (15 hours per week)

We seek an applicant who is self-motivated, has good communication skills, and can work unsupervised as well as part of a team. Undertake maintenance and repair work to the school building and grounds to ensure it is a safe environment for the school community.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure building systems and machines run smoothly e.g. air conditioning, pumps
  • Undertake repair/maintenance work as required to school buildings e.g. replacing locks, windows & light bulbs, patching holes, woodwork repairs
  • Perform routine maintenance of equipment
  • Handle, store & distribute goods/materials
  • Move equipment/furniture, as required
  • Upkeep school grounds e.g. mowing, pruning, weeding, planting, disposing of litter
  • Assist with school improvements e.g. fencing, paving, & gardening projects
  • Complete daily grounds maintenance reports
  • Drive school vehicles, as required (optional).

About the School:

Aspect Treetop School provides placement for approximately 76 students on the autism spectrum from ages 5 to 16 years. We are proud to be the only autism-specific education program for students from Reception to Year 10 in Adelaide. We understand the uniqueness of every child, value their individual strengths, interests, and aspirations, and we celebrate the ‘different brilliant’ of every child.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

  • Experience in general maintenance of grounds/buildings
  • Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and general trade maintenance
  • Understanding of machinery/equipment operation relating to building maintenance
  • Ability to work unsupervised, as well as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Trade background is desirable
  • Current driver’s licence and use of own vehicle
  • Current Working with Children Check for paid employment
  • Reporting to Risks of Harm,Abuse and Neglect (RRHAN-EC) certificate
  • You may be required to provide an International Police Check clearance.

Additional Information

What weoffer:

  • The rate for this role is $30.82per hour + superannuation
  • Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
  • Employee referral incentives
  • Access to a wide range of discounts through Blue Light Card on everydaypurchases
  • Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

To apply: Expressions of interest are now open, please apply as soon as possible!

Please attach your resume (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional.

Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any time during the hiring process.

Enquiries should be directed to: Ian Stewart, School Coordinator, Aspect Treetop School, treetopreception@aspect.org.au 08 7326 0200

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes and are happy to individualise these.

Learn more about us:www.autismspectrum.org.au
28 Mar 2025;   from: linkedin.com

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