Full-Time GROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE WORKER
Job Description
GROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE WORKER – Port Vila International School
IMMEDIATE START
Job Description
Reports to: Facilities Manager and Principal
Position Overview The primary purpose of this role is the maintenance of PVIS’ grounds and facilities to ensure they are operationally safe and well presented. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out repairs and maintenance of the property as instructed. The role also includes ground beautification, general school maintenance tasks, larger maintenance projects and general assistance with manual tasks. The role also requires the successful candidate to work as a member of a team with other members of the Grounds and Maintenance team; and with teachers, cleaners, and the School Administration. Our Grounds and Maintenance staff are at times required to interact with students, parents and visitors informally.
Maintenance tasks (relevant to all Grounds and Maintenance staff)
- Carry out repairs and maintenance tasks on a range of equipment, furniture, buildings and facilities.
- Proactively identify maintenance and repair tasks needed and carry out the necessary maintenance or report for action by others.
- Carry out checks and inspections as necessary to ensure equipment is safe, reliable, and well maintained.
- Remove (where possible) and report any safety hazards.
- Loading, setup and packing up for large school events and moving large items on campus e.g. Sports Carnivals, Graduations
Grounds
- Mowing, minor pruning/cutting, weeding, and similar garden functions.
- Carry out a range of cleaning tasks including the clearing of cobwebs, gutters, drains, pressure cleaning paths, sweeping as well as collecting and removing litter.
- Ensure the proper and safe use and storage of all materials, chemicals, consumables and gardening equipment.
- Any other duties as directed by the Principal or their delegate
Personal qualities required:
- Hardworking
- Able to work independently as well as part of team
- Trustworthy, punctual and reliable
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