Facilities Assistant - Ashford, United Kingdom - Group Eleven

Group Eleven

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Ashford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Duties Assisting the Estates Manager, who is responsible for the day-to-day operational management, safety and security of the school estate, in ensuring that the school is a well-maintained, safe and secure site for all users.

The Caretaker will fulfil the following roles and responsibilities whenever the Site Manager is absent from the site.

At such time, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring high standards of site supervision and effective use of resources to enhance the learning environment for students and staff.

Key Areas:
Assisting the Estates Manager in the following areas:

Premises related Health and Safety issues and compliance
Management of maintenance and repairs and facilities care on site
Management and maintenance of work schedules, and quality control of works completed
Act as Fire Officer
Security of the school site Key

Tasks:

Check site regularly for any potential Health and Safety issues. Take corrective action where necessary
Morning and afternoon gate duties
Assisting the Estates Manager with the following:
ensuring the school complies with all current legislation in relation to site safety and facilities management; including the maintenance of appropriate records e.g. fire safety checks, monthly legionella records

- installation and maintenance of equipment for the protection of, and escape from, fire
- completion of Risk Assessments as required and corrective actions where necessary
- any other site related Health and Safety work as required
- maintenance and management of schedule of works to ensure that the site is kept operational
- repair and maintenance tasks
- maintenance of installations and plant for electric and gas supply, heating, domestic hot water etc.
- supervision of the lighting and ventilation of the School's buildings
- maintenance of the school grounds to a high standard; ensure grounds are litter free
- ensuring accurate records are kept of all work carried out
- overseeing out of hours activities
- day-to-day security of the school site
- drive rented vehicles to assist school's activities
- cover minibus routes in the absence of drivers

D1 licence desirable or willingness to complete relevant training

- open or lock up the premises
- ensure correct set up of school's facilities during school's activities
- monitor and resolve tasks raised using school's software
- regular painting of internal rooms and communal areas

Inform the Estates Manager in a timely manner of critical safety and security issues, and provide routine/progress management reports as required
Carry all other reasonable and related tasks that may be delegated by the Estates Manager from time to time. In addition, the post holder is expected to carry out any reasonable instruction given by the Headteachers or such authorised persons in order to ensure the efficient running of the school.

Personal Specification Essential:

The person appointed will:

Have the ability to relate well to people, through an even temperament
Have a clean current driving licence
Have plenty of stamina
Be able to cope with moderate and occasional heavy lifting
Be flexible and adaptable, including occasional work outside normal hours
Have a clear understanding of how schools operate
Be open minded and genuinely interested in developing themselves
Be able to use their own initiative
Have a commitment to working as part of the whole school team and supporting the vision and aims of the school
Have the ability to respond to emergency work situations at short notice Qualification and Experience: Values:

The person appointed will:

Reasonable written and verbal communication skills
First Aid training or a genuine willingness to be trained
Knowledge of basic Health and Safety at work requirements
Ability to carry out instructions and seek clarification where necessary
Proven record of possession of DIY skills and ability to carry out a wide range of repair works
Competence with hand tools. Skilled tradesman preferable
Experience with painting, carpentry and plumbing