Description

Main Areas of Responsibility

• To be fully engaged in ensuring the academy health and safety and other related policies are fully adhered to;
• To carry out servicing, cleaning and checking of academy vehicles within capabilities;
• To provide technical and craft support to teaching staff as directed by the senior premises officer;
• To provide site security as required;
• To report any poor or dangerous behaviour by students to the Premises Manager;
• To report any potentially hazardous actions by staff to the Premises Manager immediately;
• To maintain, decorate and repair the academy premises where appropriate;
• To liaise with and support external contractors on site, ensuring supervision at all times;
• Maintain the academy grounds, keep site clear of litter and empty bins regularly (at least once a day);
• Monitor the toilets for cleanliness and replenish soap, toilet tissue, roller towels as necessary;
• Regularly tour around the academy, keeping corridors free from litter;
• Assist in maintaining the academy grounds;
• To lock/secure both side and back gates as required;
• Assist site maintenance in the removal of furniture e.g. for exams and academy events;
• Report to the Premises Manager, any lights that need replacing, graffiti or any broken fixtures and fittings;
• Being vigilant for any health and safety hazards, mitigating risk immediately and appropriately and reporting this to the Premises Manager as soon as is possible;
• To be responsible for ensuring that any “accidents”, sickness or spillages are promptly cleaned, disinfected and made safe;
• To complete any tasks as reasonably requested by the Premises Manager.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Training

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements;
• Basic training in one or more of the following; plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems (or sound experience of same)
• Basic knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions;
• Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures
• Knowledge of supervisory skills;
• Understanding of appropriate cleaning methods and standards;

Experience

• Experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment with children and young people
• Considerable DIY experience

Personal Skills & Qualities

• Good communication skills;
• Excellent telephone manner;
• DIY skills;
• Ability for some heavy lifting, physical fitness appropriate to tasks required;
• Ability to monitor and report on structural faults/repairs;
• Ability to monitor and order stocks of material;
• Ability to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis;
• Ability to deal with emergencies occurring outside normal working hours;
• Ability to work as part of a team

Post source:jobs.theguardian.com

Posters Information:

Name:HARRIS ACADEMY RAINHAM

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