Assistant Caretaker / Groundsperson

Māngere East Primary School is a large, urban full-primary (Y0-8) school located in South Auckland, within close proximity to the South Western motorway.  We are looking for an enthusiastic person to fill the position of Assistant Caretaker / Groundsperson. 

Position Purpose:

1. To assist the Caretaker in maintaining the school buildings and grounds so they are clean, tidy and safe for all.

2. Ordering hygiene supplies and ensuring stock is available at all times.

Person Specification: We are looking for a person who is....

• Friendly, calm, welcoming, approachable

• Collaborative, a team player

• Able to multitask, manage time, and enjoys being part of a busy environment

• Able to use initiative and problem solve

• Flexible and has a positive, can-do attitude

• Thorough, Demonstrates attention to detail

• Professional, fair, maintains confidentiality at all times

• Achieves a successful pre-employment police vet

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required

• To be physically mobile and fit

• Cleaning and / or gardening experience

• Excellent communication skills - oral and written.

• Confident ICT skills - Google Apps (Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar). 

• Systematic approach to achieving tasks and meeting deadlines

• Able to follow the school’s policies and procedures

• Current First Aid knowledge and Drivers Licence

The Assistant Caretaker / Groundsperson role is incredibly varied and rewarding.  The Job Description attached below includes more detail.

Employment Agreement: School Caretakers', Cleaners' and Canteen Staff Collective Agreement

Hours of Work: Part-time, permanent position - 20 hours per week, term time only.

Term Time - 1–5pm daily.  Monday to Friday, on-site.

If any aspect of the job description needs to be outsourced, the hours will be reduced accordingly.

Rest Break - 10 minute paid rest break (pm). 

Holidays - Holidays are taken when the school is closed.  Holiday pay is paid at the end of the school year.

Remuneration:  To be negotiated based on experience, but will be at minimum the Living Wage of $22.75 per hour.

Reporting: The Assistant Caretaker / Groundsperson reports to the Administration & Office Manager.

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