Workshop Technician

Long Bay College is a co-educational secondary school located in a peaceful location near Long Bay Beach and the vibrant Long Bay Village. The school opened in 1975 and has approximately 1,900 students and 170 teaching and support staff.

We are seeking an experienced Workshop Technician with a passion for technology processes and systems to join our Technology Faculty. The faculty offers a range of successful, workshop-based subjects, including Wood Technology, Engineering, and Design Technology.

The role includes carrying out Workshop management tasks such as:

• Effectively and efficiently stocking the storerooms.
• Maintaining stock levels to always ensure adequate availability.
• Workshop material preparation as directed by curriculum lead.
• Efficient and professional communication with external suppliers.
• To be aware of Health and Safety requirements of the position and area of work, and to advise relevant staff of any concerns as a matter of priority. Safety has been taught in workshop classes, and these procedures must be followed.
• Day-to-day workshop and classroom maintenance, following a maintenance schedule.
• Monitoring, maintaining, and ensuring the following Technology Workshop equipment is always in safe working order:
  - Machinery – lathes, milling machine, saws, sanders, drilling machines, welders, etc.
  - Maintenance of laser-cutter and 3D printers.
  - Maintenance of tools – sharpening chisels, blade replacements, etc
  - Annual refresh of workshop spaces – replacement of tabletops, etc
  - Other equipment and systems as appropriate.
• All such other tasks as may be from time to time reasonably required.

The successful applicant will have the following skill set:

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Proactive in identifying problems and suggesting solutions.
• Excellent people skills including the ability to relate to teenagers on a professional level, and regular and effective communication with relevant staff.
• Able to prioritise tasks, in respect to the workload.
• Technically minded, logical, and methodical.
• High standard of presentation.
  
• High level of self-motivation coupled with flexibility.
• High level of attention to detail and to understand the Health and Safety requirements within a Workshop environment.

This role offers a great opportunity for someone seeking work–life balance, with free on-site car parking provided. You will be part of a varied, stimulating and enjoyable environment where no two days are the same.

If you are able to prioritise competing demands, take initiative, and would like to join a college that nurtures students to care, create and excel, we warmly welcome your application.

Additional Information

• Part-time, 16 hours per week (between 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday-Friday), 40 weeks per year (term time only). Times flexible depending on faculty requirements.
• 1-year fixed term with the potential to extend.
• Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement Grade 2 (hourly rate of $27.11–$29.61), plus any applicable qualification allowance.
• You must hold a current driver’s licence and be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory police vet.

 Applications close when a suitable candidate is appointed.

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