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A secondary school in Redbridge is looking to appoint a Facilities Assistant. This role is 52 weeks a year and there are shift patterns involved. They need someone who is flexible and hard working and understands how to prioritise their workload in relation to maintenance, general facilities and Health and safety.
Benefits • Free parking • Pension scheme • Access to free training courses and support during term time and on training days
Responsibilities • Lock/unlock school buildings and areas • Operate and respond to alarm systems where appropriate, outside of any specialist monitoring brief • Monitor CCTV or surveillance equipment where appropriate • Undertake regular security checks and identify security risks • Monitor fire safety equipment and carry out fire system tests • Liaise security, surveillance contractors and police as required • Provide emergency access to the school site including out of hours • Provide support for after school events and lettings outside of the school day • To organise and carry out various maintenance duties to ensure that the general upkeep and maintenance of the campus is satisfactory, as per specific work schedule • Identify and undertake appropriate repairs and improvement work e.g., redecorating and fixing, minor plumbing, unblocking drains, erecting shelves, notice boards etc. • Operation and maintenance of heating, plant and lighting systems • Monitor the electrical testing of portable electrical appliances and to maintain the appropriate records • Undertake regular site inspections and identify and record repair and maintenance requirements • Undertake cleaning duties such as graffiti, litter picking and emergency & specialist cleaning tasks etc. • Ensure that satisfactory levels of caretaking, cleanliness and hygiene are achieved and maintained through the whole of the premises e.g., free of litter, weeds, surfaces are gritted/ salted when required • To contribute to the operation of a preventative planned maintenance programme and for the 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 • To advise performance managers on matters relating to energy control and conservation • To assist in safety audits of the premises and contribute to relevant risk assessment activity • Be responsible for maintaining records, information and data, producing analysis and reports as required • Demonstrate and assist in the safe effective use of specialist equipment/materials • Provide specialist advice and guidance as required • Portering duties e.g., delivering mail, moving furniture and equipment • Assist in management, administration and operation of the team’s work including lettings • Monitor stock within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources & undertaking audits as required • Organise the use and maintenance of all school vehicles and to carry out driving duties when required • Identify and organise via both the school and the facilities calendar the required set up for planned events. • Promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils, staff & visitors (in accordance with appropriate health and safety legislation and Trust policies, at all times • Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person • Prioritising and reporting of jobs/issues/works required • Liaising and supervision with outside agencies and contractors to ensure all works are completed to a high standard and signed off, reporting any issues to performance managers • Liaise and report to performance managers & attend meetings as required • Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required • Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities
Requirements • Must have the relevant experience as set out above • Must hold the Right to work in the UK • Must hold an enhanced DBS or be willing to process one • Must be able to provide a minimum of two professional references to cover the last 2 years If you are interested, please email your CV to us immediately
