St Joseph's Primary School – Hutt Valley, North Island
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt) is seeking an experienced and dedicated School Caretaker to join our team. This is a full-time role based in Upper Hutt, Wellington. As the School Caretaker, you will be responsible for maintaining the school's facilities and ensuring the grounds are safe, clean and well-functioning for our students and staff.
What you'll be doing
Conducting regular inspections of the school buildings, grounds and equipment to identify and address any maintenance or safety issues
Performing short and longer-term general maintenance tasks, such as minor repairs, gardening, painting and cleaning
Ensuring the school is secure by locking and unlocking the premises and activating alarms
Providing support for school events and activities, including setting up and packing away equipment
Liaising with external contractors and service providers as needed
Adhering to all health and safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment
What we're looking for
Proven experience as a caretaker, handyman or in a similar facilities maintenance role
Strong practical skills and the ability to carry out a variety of maintenance tasks
Strong practical skills and the ability to carry out a variety of grounds and landscaping tasks
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices
Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
A friendly, reliable and proactive approach to your work
A clean driving licence and the ability to operate light vehicles and machinery
A police vet will be required on appointment
Enjoys working in a dynamic, fun-filled environment
What we offer
At St Joseph's School, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a collaborative team and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students. You will enjoy a range of benefits including access to ongoing training and development opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing and an onsite carpark. Basic tools, health and safety gear and equipment are provided.
About us
St Joseph's School has a proud history of catering for early adolescent students' educational, spiritual, social and emotional needs in one of the most important periods in their school life. At St Joseph's School we provide a holistic education with the aim of maximizing the potential of each student. We motivate our students to be excited about their learning and become contributing, participating citizens within the school and local community.
If you are a hands-on professional with a passion for maintaining excellent facilities that help us deliver the best education to our students, then we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team.
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