Our private school in Henderson, Auckland inspires students to be the very best they can be from preschool to college and beyond. Situated in 9 acres of landscaped grounds in the heart of Henderson, West Auckland, ACG Sunderland prepares children to achieve personal and academic excellence, with unparalleled pastoral support and expert teachers.
We are immensely proud to be ranked West Auckland's top academic school, with outstanding A-Level and IGCSE results. Our students consistently earn prestigious Cambridge International awards, including Top A-Level Student in New Zealand, and Top in the World Awards.
With over 50 diverse sports, arts, and cultural activities, our students can cultivate their talents, thrive academically and grow into well-rounded individuals.
Job description:
Our private school in Henderson, Auckland inspires students to be the very best they can be from preschool to college and beyond. Situated in 9 acres of landscaped grounds in the heart of Henderson, West Auckland, ACG Sunderland prepares children to achieve personal and academic excellence, with unparalleled pastoral support and expert teachers.
We are immensely proud to be ranked West Auckland's top academic school, with outstanding A-Level and IGCSE results. Our students consistently earn prestigious Cambridge International awards, including Top A-Level Student in New Zealand, and Top in the World Awards.
With over 50 diverse sports, arts, and cultural activities, our students can cultivate their talents, thrive academically and grow into well-rounded individuals.
We are looking for an experienced Caretaker who is ‘hands on' (perhaps with Trade experience) and is able to hit the ground running in various tasks from gardening to playground inspections to hanging doors as well as general maintenance activities. This position is permanent, full-time, working hours to be negotiated (30-40 per week).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Carry out general grounds maintenance, including gardening, weed-eating, spraying, and water blasting
• Perform routine recycling duties, including paper recycling management
• Complete window cleaning across site facilities
• Monitor carparks and report any safety or access issues
• Conduct regular playground inspections to ensure safety and compliance
• Perform evacuation checks and support site safety procedures
• Undertake basic lighting maintenance and minor plumbing tasks
• Assist with general workshop maintenance and upkeep
• Safely operate and handle power tools as required
• Carry out physically demanding tasks, including heavy lifting, in a safe manner
• Manage multiple tasks efficiently while meeting deadlines
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment at all times
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- A confident and personable communicator who enjoys engaging with the local community
- Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to juggle competing priorities
- Professional, reliable, and naturally people focused
- Physically fit and comfortable with hands on, manual work
- Holder of a clean, full New Zealand driver's licence (essential)
- First Aid certification is an advantage but not required
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.