School Maintenance Officer / Handyperson

Location: Frankston, VIC

Pay Rate: $43.23 per hour + Superannuation

Hours: Every Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (slight flexibility available)

Work Type: Casual / Regular Part-Time

About the Opportunity

Are you a skilled handyperson or maintenance professional looking for a consistent, reliable 1-day-a-week role?

We are seeking a proactive and safety-focused School Maintenance Officer to join a supportive school environment based in Frankston. In this role, you will take pride in keeping the school facility, buildings, and surrounding grounds safe, presentable, and well-maintained for students, staff, and visitors.

This position is ideal for someone seeking steady Friday hours with an attractive hourly rate, combining hands-on general repairs, basic groundskeeping, and routine safety checks.

Key Responsibilities

• General Building & handyperson Maintenance:

  • Minor wall patching, repairs, and touch-up painting.

  • Fixing door locks, handles, door closers, tap washers, and small furniture.

  • General handyperson tasks (hanging whiteboards, pictures, TV mounting, assembling furniture).

  • Prompt removal of graffiti and scuff marks.

• Grounds & Exterior Care:

  • Basic gardening, weeding, mowing, light pruning, and green waste disposal.

  • Clearing paths, access points, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

• Contractor Coordination:

  • Greeting, supervising, and liaising with external trades and contractors visiting site.

  • Setting up temporary safety barriers/signage prior to maintenance or emergency works.

• Weekly Site & Safety Inspections:

  • Conducting weekly facility walkthroughs to identify and resolve potential safety/tripping hazards.

  • Checking gates, common doors, carpark drainage, and basic HVAC temperature controls.

  • Monitoring for evidence of pests and ensuring maintenance storage areas remain neat and organized.

What We Are Looking For

• Hands-on Trade / handyperson Experience: Demonstrated experience in general building maintenance, minor repairs, and basic grounds care.

• Safety & Detail Focused: Strong OHS awareness with an eye for identifying potential safety hazards in a high-foot-traffic environment.

• Communication & Reliability: Excellent communication skills to interact professionally with school staff and trade contractors.

• Self-Motivated: Ability to work autonomously and complete a weekly task checklist efficiently.

• Compliance Checks:

  • Valid Victorian Working with Children Check (WWCC) (or willingness to obtain).

  • Construction Induction White Card (preferred).

Role Details & Benefits

• Great Pay: $43.23/hr + Super

• Ideal Schedule: Every Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

• Location: Local school site in Frankston with accessible parking.

How to Apply

If you are a reliable maintenance professional looking for a regular Friday shift in Frankston, click APPLY NOW with your updated resume.
For more information contact sen.abey@randstad.com.au or call 0400 631 711

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.