Grounds / Farm / Maintenance Assistant

CEDB Recruitment • Orange, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds / Farm / Maintenance Assistant supports the daily operations of James Sheahan Catholic High School, ensuring that its grounds, facilities and learning environments are safe, well-maintained and welcoming. The role contributes to the presentation and functionality of the school and its wider community environment. The successful applicant works under the direction of the School Principal and carries out grounds, maintenance and general operational duties.

This is a permanent, full-time position of 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 7 December 2026. The role is based at James Sheahan CHS in Orange. Heavy lifting is essential, including occasionally moving furniture, equipment and supplies up and down stairs. A current Employee Working with Children Check and driver’s licence are required; an LR, MR or HR licence is advantageous.

Requirements

• Ability to work without supervision and meet deadlines.
• Ability to comply with workplace health and safety regulations.
• Excellent experience operating and maintaining equipment and tools.
• Experience in building and grounds maintenance.
• Good teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Ability to undertake heavy lifting and move furniture, equipment and supplies, occasionally up and down stairs.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, including cleanliness of the workplace and surroundings.
• Interest in gardening and grounds maintenance.
• Willingness to support and provide assistance where necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in livestock and farm maintenance.
• LR, MR or HR driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and care for lawns, gardens, sporting ovals, grounds and outdoor spaces.
• Prepare ovals and sporting areas for school events, carnivals and other activities as required.
• Safely operate and maintain machinery and equipment relevant to the role.
• Assist with general maintenance of buildings, furniture, equipment and school facilities.
• Maintain the cleanliness, good order and presentation of grounds, storage areas and maintenance workspaces.
• Assist with preparing classrooms, furniture, equipment and fittings at the beginning of each school term and as required.
• Attend to maintenance requests as directed by the School Principal.
• Periodically clean and maintain roof gutters, drains and sumps.
• Liaise with and monitor external contractors as required to ensure work is completed to a satisfactory standard.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures, report hazards and take reasonable care for the safety of self and others.
• Provide assistance where necessary to support the school’s operations.

Benefits

• Positive, engaging and supportive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for ongoing training, professional learning and development.
• Opportunity to contribute to the life and mission of a Catholic school community.
• Opportunity to be part of a larger network within the Catholic Education system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed