Primary School Caretaker

About the role Are you practical, reliable and great with people? Do you take pride in keeping things safe, tidy and running smoothly? Bellevue School is looking for a friendly, capable and proactive Caretaker to become an important part of our school whānau. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are quite the same. One moment you might be fixing a wobbly door handle, the next maintaining our grounds, checking a safety issue, preparing the school for an event, or helping a staff member with a practical job. Above all, you’ll help make Bellevue School a safe, attractive and welcoming place for our tamariki, staff, whānau and wider community. The hours for this position are negotiable between 30 - 40 hours, worked over five days, with approximate hours 7:30am–3:30pm. Hours and times can be negotiated. The role includes responsibility for the day-to-day care and maintenance of our school property, buildings and grounds. Key responsibilities carrying out regular safety checks, identifying and managing hazards undertaking general repairs and practical maintenance maintaining gardens, sports fields and outdoor areas and mowing lawns maintaining paths, entrances, decks and hard-surface areas maintaining the school swimming pool during the swimming season monitoring heating and boiler systems during winter supporting the upkeep of school equipment maintaining buildings including gutters and annual exterior wash completing designated cleaning duties and monitoring cleaning standards liaising with contractors and tradespeople obtaining quotes and assisting with property-related purchasing and planning in consultation with school leadership assisting staff with practical jobs, furniture movement and preparation for school activities and events Overseeing carpark safety at drop off and pick up times About you Practical and hands-on You’ll be comfortable undertaking general maintenance and minor repairs. Trade, building, maintenance, grounds or handyman experience would be a real advantage. Observant and safety conscious You notice when something needs attention and take action. Great with children and people You are friendly, approachable and comfortable being part of the everyday life of a primary school. You may also oversee small groups of children for practical activities that benefit their learning and also serve the school community e.g. woodwork, gardening etc. Self-motivated You can organise your workload, prioritise jobs, work effectively and use your initiative. Flexible and responsive Schools are busy places, so you’ll be someone who can adapt when priorities change and happily lend a hand when something unexpected comes up. Reliable and professional You take pride in your work, communicate well and can be trusted to care for our school environment, equipment and property. The role is physically active, so applicants need to be able to safely carry out the physical requirements of the position. Experience with swimming pool maintenance would be useful, although appropriate training can be undertaken. Applicants must also be willing and able to meet the school’s required safety and police-vetting requirements. About us Bellevue School is a welcoming school staff and community. You'll be joining a role where your work makes a visible difference every day. If you enjoy variety, solving practical problems, being physically active and being part of a positive school environment, we would love to hear from you. If you require further information, please feel free to contact our office administrator: 075765916 , admin@bellevue.school.nz