<div class="container"> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>General school maintenance role&nbsp;</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong style="font-size: 10pt;">Diverse and interesting role - put your </strong><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><strong>experience</strong></span><strong style="font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;to use</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>16 hours per week - days&nbsp;</strong></span><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><strong>negotiable&nbsp;</strong></span></li> <li><span style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Located at&nbsp;Aspect Vern Barnett School at Forestville</span></strong></span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aspect is committed to providing an autism friendly workplace and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce. It is through this commitment that we encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.</span></span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aspect's School Network:</span></span></strong> Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has grown to become Australia's&nbsp;largest national educational program for children on the autism spectrum, with 9 independent schools operating from 50 locations in&nbsp;NSW and South Australia catering to over&nbsp;1,200 students,<strong>&nbsp;</strong>with more than 100 classes hosted on the grounds of a less specialised school.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>About the role: </strong>We seek an applicant who is self-motivated, has good communication skills and is able to 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.&nbsp;Click here to view the<a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT1681/assets/19030308" target="_blank"> Position Profile.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Ensure building systems and machines run smoothly e.g. air conditioning, pumps</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Undertake repair/maintenance work as required to school buildings e.g. replacing locks, windows &amp; light bulbs, patching holes, woodwork repairs</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Perform routine maintenance of equipment</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Estimate repair costs and document repairs undertaken</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Handle, store and distribute goods/materials</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Move equipment/furniture as required</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Upkeep school grounds e.g. mowing, pruning, weeding, planting, disposing of litter</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Assist with school improvements e.g. fencing, paving, gardening projects</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Complete daily grounds maintenance reports</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Train new employees in grounds keeping duties</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Drive school vehicles as required</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Skills, experience and qualifications:</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Experience in general maintenance of grounds/buildings</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Knowledge of electrical, plumbing and general trade maintenance</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Understanding of machinery/equipment operation relating to building maintenance</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Excellent communication skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Trade background is desirable</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Current driver’s licence and use of own vehicle</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Light Rigid (LR) vehicle licence is desirable</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Current NSW Working With Children Check for paid employment&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">You may be required to provide an international police clearance&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>What we offer: </strong>The rate for this role is $28.68 per hour + superannuation.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Aspect employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free. This means you can increase the value of your take-home pay. <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT1/assets/11903676">Click here for a&nbsp;summary&nbsp;of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>To apply:&nbsp;</strong>Please include your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire as part of Aspect's online recruitment process. Cover letter is optional.&nbsp;There is no closing date for this role, all applications will be reviewed as they are received, and successful applicants will be contacted.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment for all staff in Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) and staff are required to have had two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination.&nbsp; As part of the recruitment/interview process Aspect will collect information related to your vaccination status to ensure you meet this condition of employment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><strong>Enquiries should be directed to:<span style="font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Anna Brady, Principal on<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span><span style="background-color: #ffff00; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">02 94548359</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>More information about Aspect:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/">www.autismspectrum.org.au</a><strong>.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is committed to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support.</em></strong></span></p> <div id="apply-now-button">Apply Now</div> </div>