Facilities Operative Apprenticeship - London, United Kingdom - LMP Group

LMP Group

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

About the role

About us

Kisharon is an inclusive school, proud of our Jewish ethos, but welcoming to pupils of different faiths or of no faith.

Our strong links with families and the local community are a great strength.

The differentiated curriculum is aspirational, relevant and engaging designed to meet the unique needs of all of our pupils who can range in age from 4-19 years old.

We want to develop the skills of our young people so that they are prepared for life beyond school.

Our pupils all have moderate to severe learning difficulties, some also have an autistic spectrum disorder, epilepsy, a physical disability, sensory impairment, medical needs and/or a communication impairment.

Our new building includes a cutting edge hydrotherapy pool with light settings and seabed murals, sensory stimulation room designed on Snoezellen principles, environmentally friendly roof garden with vegetable growing area, food tech space with adjustable worktop heights and ovens designed for wheelchair users, soft play area, music therapy room, library and ecohub outdoor learning classroom.

Responsibilities

Lock/unlock school buildings and areas
Undertake regular security checks and identify security risks
Monitor fire safety equipment and carry out fire drills
Operate and respond to alarm systems where appropriate
Monitor CCTV or surveillance equipment where appropriate
Liaise with police, security and surveillance contractors
Provide emergency access to the school site
Undertake appropriate repairs e.g. redecorating and fixing
To organise and carry out various maintenance duties to ensure that the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory, as per specific schedule for your school.
To organise and carry out minor decoration programme as agreed with the Headteacher
To organise and carry out minor improvement work e.g. erecting shelves, notice boards, bookshelves etc. as agreed with the Headteacher
To be responsible for the operation of a preventative planned maintenance programme and for routine inspections of the buildings, fixtures, fittings, furniture, premises and grounds to assess for minor work or repairs required to be carried out to maintain safe and satisfactory conditions
Operation and maintenance of heating plant and lighting systems
To oversee and monitor the electrical testing of portable electrical appliances and to maintain the appropriate records
Undertake regular site inspections
Identify defects and record repair and maintenance requirements
Collect and assemble waste for collection
Undertake cleaning duties such as graffiti removal, litterpicking
Undertake specialist cleaning tasks
Provide emergency access to the school site

Coordinate deliveries to the school site
Monitor performance of contracts and record performance against specified standards
Liaise with contractors
Ensure that swimming pool and other specialist sports equipment are maintained in accordance with specified standards
Supervising of other cleaners
Provide training for staff
To advise on matters relating to energy control and conservation
Contribute to planning, development and organisation of systems/procedures/policies
Be responsible for maintaining records, information and data, producing analysis and reports as required
Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and productive working environment
Ensure timely and accurate design, preparation and use of specialist equipment/resources/materials
To undertake safety audits of the premises and assist with relevant risk assessments as required
Promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils staff & visitors at all times
Demonstrate and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials
Provide specialist advice and guidance as required
Portering duties e.g. delivering mail, moving furniture and equipment
Assist the Headteacher in the management, administration and operation of lettings system
Monitor & manage stock within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources & undertaking audits as required
Direct/supervise cleaning and/or site staff and ensure cleaning is in accordance with specification
Liaison with the school meals service contractors in relation to their use of the site and provision of their service, where appropriate.
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Skills & experience

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade A*C/94 or equivalent)
Excellent Attention to detail
Great Organisational skills, with the ability to think on your feet if problems arise
You will interact with students, colleagues, parents so excellent customer care is a must.
Ability to work as part of our wider team but also able to use own initiative on projects

Benefits
***Paid bi-weekly

Pay rise after 1 y