Grounds Person - Napranum Early Childhood Centre (NECC)
Grounds Person - Napranum Early Childhood Centre (NECC)
NECC Nominated Supervisor
POSITION SUMMARY
To coordinate and deliver grounds maintenance and handyperson services to the Napranum Early Childcare Centre
(NECC) during school term. At other times, in particular school holidays, continue general maintenance to NECC
facilities and perform adhoc tasks as part of the Parks and Gardens team.
GENERAL DUTIES
- Be familiar with emergency procedures at all work locations.
- Report any hazards and risks to your supervisor.
- Adhere to, and enforce on any other Council staff or visitors when necessary, all other obligations under the
Work Health Safety Act 2011 or as amended or replaced. - Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.
- Operate equipment in a safe manner as per operating guidelines and ensure they are kept in good working
condition. Equipment and tasks include:
- Mowing / Whipper Snipper
- Sweeping / Raking / Branch removal
- Tidying and organising sheds
- Trimming shrubs
- Repairing fences / filling in holes / removal of animal and garden waste
- Ensuring grounds / yards are kept tidy and safe
- Relocating equipment, assembling furniture
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant experience in grounds person and handyman services.
- Able to work diligently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated reliability in a similar role.
- Reliable and punctual attendance at work.
- Physically able to reach, stretch, bend, and walk during daily routine, with ability to stand for long lengths of
time. - Organized and able to follow a schedule.
- Ability to obtain and retain a Working with Children Blue Card.
- Prefer current LR class QLD licence, current “C” class QLD licence as minimum.
Applications Close 4th May 2023
Applicants must prepare a cover letter that responds to the Selection Criteria found in the Application Pack.
Applications that do not include a cover letter and address the Selection Criteria will not be considered.
Applicants are to submit their resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria to
employment@napranum.qld.gov.au
For more information, contact the HR team on 07 4090 5600