Facilities Assistant - Camberley, United Kingdom - South Camberley Primary & Nursery School

Description

To pro-actively manage the security, care, appearance and availability of the school and grounds, to ensure a satisfactory and safe physical environment.

• Have basic knowledge and awareness of health and safety practices and policies, have an understanding of COSHH regulations and attend training in these areas (as required)
• Carry out daily site walks to ensure the site is safe including daily litter picks, emptying of bins, sweeping and leaf collecting.
• To assist with the implementation of fire safety and health & safety procedures and policies, including checks and testing (fire alarm, emergency lighting & legionella)
• Conduct regular equipment checks and preventative maintenance, reporting issues in a timely manner
• During school holiday assist with planned school maintenance e.g. painting, minor repairs, cleaning - list not exhaustive

• Act as a key holder and deal with minor security / safety issues
• To ensure that the buildingshas been alarmed and the school site is safe and secure at all hours
• Overall security of the school premises including the locking of all windows and doors and the drawing of window blinds
• Monitor and escort outside contracting staff to ensure compliance with the school policies and procedures
• Provide such access to the school as may reasonably be required outside the normal hours of opening, including access for lettings and in the event of an emergency

• To help to maintain the school grounds to ensure they are fit for purpose
• Daily Sweep playground, pick up litter and be responsible for the removal of all debris from paths, play areas, grassed areas, flowerbeds and all entrances
• Daily check of roofs for pooling, loose tiles, plant growth, ensure all gutters and gullies are free flowing etc.
• Maintain a level of pride in appearance of the sites / buildings
• Keep all hard surfaces free of moss and weeds
• Ensure that external rubbish bins are emptied daily and that rubbish is stored (and collected) appropriately
• Jet wash dustbins regularly
• Make safe any hazardsand ensure that the area is cordoned off
• Keep paths, entrances free of ice and snow to ensure the safety of the school community, including visitors

• Be aware of the location of all stopcocks, gas and electricity meters and take monthly readings
• Ensure that the boiler house is tidy and that no flammable material is stored there

• Take appropriate remedial action or report working practices or unsafe conditions that may contravene the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Fire Precautions Regulations
• Check school site and premises regularly and ensure that all areas are safe and free from hazards including perimeter checks

• To ensure the main school corridors and hall floors are kept clean and that the hall floors are polished annually
• Carry out cleaning duties as / when required
• To clear up bodily fluids after accidents adhering to health & safety procedures

• To support the provision of a portering and furniture moving service as required
• To ensure that orders received into school are delivered to the appropriate area as necessary
• To work without supervision and act on own initiative as required
• Prioritise all works to meet deadlines
• Willingness to work outside the normal working hours as emergencies and operational needs including opening and closing for lettings
• To be flexible in your approach and be able to provide support across any of the 3 sites as required
• Preparation of school areas for functionsas required
• Attend any department training sessions and / or meetings as required
• Maintain confidentiality inside and outside of school
• Work within child protection policies
• Undertaking any other duties requested by the Facilities Manager / Senior Leadership Team, commensurate with the specific responsibilities of the post.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.

This job title is current at the date shown, but in consultation with you, may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.

• Onsite parking

• 8 hour shift

• Camberley, GU15 2QB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting wor