Property/Maintenance Manager

Foundation Christian College is a co-educational, non-denominational, K-12 College with over 700 students located in the beautiful Peel region of Western Australia. View our amazing College now by clicking here for a virtual tour!  

Foundation Christian College is seeking to appoint a full-time Property/Maintenance Manager for a December 2024 start. 

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Property/Maintenance Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and improvement of our school facilities, ensuring that our campus remains a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. This role is crucial in supporting the smooth operation of the school and requires a hands-on approach, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to high standards of workmanship. Due to the nature of the position working hours are flexible and can be negotiated, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facility Maintenance: Oversee and perform regular maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to the school buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all facilities comply with safety regulations and standards, conducting regular inspections and addressing any potential hazards promptly.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or safety.
• Contractor Coordination: Liaise with external contractors for specialised repairs, renovations, and maintenance projects, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and within budget.
• Preventative Maintenance: Implement and manage a preventative maintenance schedule to minimise disruptions to school operations.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and support a small team of maintenance staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Emergency Response: Be available for after-hours emergency maintenance situations as needed.
• Inventory Management: Manage the inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels and timely procurement.
• Assist ad hoc and general maintenance requests as required.

Qualifications & Experience:  

• Proven experience in property or facilities management, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, repair techniques, and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage budgets and negotiate with contractors.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• A commitment to upholding the Christian values and ethos of the College.
• Relevant qualifications or certifications in property maintenance or a related field are highly desirable.
• Customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.    
• Demonstrate abilities of reliability, confidentiality, and discretion.  
• Current First Aid, Working With Children Check, National Police Clearance.  
• Valid Australian Driver’s licence  

Essential Characteristics & Attributes:  

You are:  

• Passionate about living out your Christian faith     
• Prepared to model, uphold and support the ethos of the College and its Core Values     
• Well-organised and proactive    
• Willing to be a productive member of our team and work collegially with the other members of the team        
• An Australian resident and eligible to work in Australia.  

Conditions of Employment  

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the employment requirements and conditions of Foundation Christian College:  

• Remuneration for this position will be determined dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications,    
• Award - Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020,    
• A Pastoral/Church reference,
• A detailed resume covering current position, areas of responsibility and prior positions
• Applications will only be accepted with a completed Non-Teaching Application form found on the College website.

For more information on this position, please email us at recruitment@fcc.wa.edu.au.