Facilities Grounds person

Trinity College Gawler

Evanston, Adelaide SA

Gardening and Landscaping (Trades and Services)

Full time

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Two positions at Trinity College

Various duties as part of a strongly cohesive Grounds and Maintenance Team

Our Schools provide exceptional facilities with an outstanding sense of community

Trinity College is a multi-site, independent, co-educational Anglican College founded in a liberal education tradition in northern Adelaide. We provide exceptional facilities and support expert staff who have a passion for delivering outstanding service to our College Community.

Full-time vacancies exists for experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic persons to work as part of a busy team and provide support in maintaining the substantial grounds across our College.

The role:

As part of a dynamic and successful team, this position will ensure that our playing fields, surrounds, and gardens are well maintained and presented at all times. This achievement supports our Colleges teaching, learning, and co-curricular programs.

Our Facilities team works in accordance with our Customer Service Charter – to deliver customer-focused outcomes while limiting disruption and providing a safe environment for the College community.

Key accountabilities of the role:

Deliver a high level of amenity and garden maintenance in accordance with job priorities and critical timelines

Maintain and prepare sporting fields and surrounds to ensure that they meet the standards required by the College

Support landscape and turf renewal projects from planning to delivery, including consumable and supply management of that project

Conduct audits and safety checks to support maintenance programs

Work collaboratively with others in the proactive delivery of the Customer Service Charter

What you will need to succeed:

Certificate III in Turf Management or Horticulture with a demonstrated deep interest and passion for your field of expertise

Experience in a similar role within a continuous delivery service model

Have a flexible approach to working out of hours to accommodate key events, and able to work during school holidays

Can work unsupervised and within a team environment, at times fast-paced, demonstrating a positive attitude at all times

Be a proactive team member, with evident strong communication and interpersonal skills, engaging with team members and key stakeholders professionally and by Trinity College Values

A rigorous approach to safe work practices appropriate within a school and child-care environment

Sound irrigation knowledge

Relevant industry ticketing and licenses, including chainsaw operation and ChemCert accreditation

Ability to maintain emails, spreadsheets and job-tracking programs appropriately

Undertake further coaching and training as required.

All Trinity College Staff must comply with the Colleges Child Safe Policy and adhere to the Child Safety Code of Conduct

Hold a current South Australian Drivers License without restrictions

A copy of the position description is part of this online application.

Please be aware that there are mandatory conditions to meet before commencing employment, which include:

Working with Children Check

Agreeing to the Trinity College Child Safe Policies

Training in Responding to Risk of Harm, Abuse and Neglect in Education and Care settings.

How to apply:

To be considered for a position, please lodge your application by clicking “Apply Now” below.

Online applications via our website should be addressed to:

Mr Nick Hately

Head of Trinity College

Online applications close on Monday, 22nd September 2025, at 4.00 pm; however, we reserve the right to progress or confirm applicants before this date.

Extra information:

Trinity College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The College has a commitment to Inclusion and Cultural Safety and Excellence in Professional Practice

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Enquiries regarding the nature of this position should be directed to Mark Dorian, Director of Facilities: dorianma@trinity.sa.edu.au