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Assistant Site Supervisor Apprentice

Northfield School & Sports College
Pay: £129.50 Text
Location: Durham Billingham United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Mar 2018
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E02593793
2018-01-23 2018-02-23

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:




  • Ensure the general security of the school’s premises and grounds (including safety measures in cold weather – gritting), in accordance with the specification of the Authority/ Governing Body

  • Carry out first line repairs and maintenance

  • Monitor and respond to help desk requests for repairs and maintenance

  • Identify and report preventative maintenance and carry out more specialist repairs/works of buildings/grounds/equipment

  • Undertake general portage duties

  • Ensure that the premises are open for use as and when required in accordance with the specifications of the Authority/Governing Body and securing the premises after use

  • Be responsible for supervising both Authority employees and outside agencies on site with regard to repairs and maintenance of the school building

  • Inform the Leadership Team and liaise with appropriate personnel of the Local Authority regarding inconsistencies after evaluating works carried out on the premises

  • Supervise the cleaning staff as and when required and ensure that the school premises are cleaned in accordance with the cleaning specification.  To supervise the work of the cleaners and associated tasks such as completion of timesheets and assist with the ordering of materials



SECURITY ACCESS:




  • To be named key holder for the school premises

  • Routine and non-routine opening and securing of buildings and grounds (including patrolling of premises)

  • Regular checking of security devices/systems and setting of the alarm system where provided

  • Clear and salt main paths, playgrounds when necessary.  Ensure that all outside areas and paths are free from hazard and debris, e.g. glass, leaves, etc

  • Assist with fire drill practices

  • Secure windows/doors after damages and ensure that repairs are carried out in accordance with school policy, i.e.

  • Notify Police of malicious damage, obtaining a crime reference number

  • Request repairs to be carried out

  • Request unknown persons on site to furnish proof of ID, to prevent trespass on school premises or grounds, referring to the Head Teacher or other teaching staff or Police, where necessary



HEALTH & SAFETY:




  • Ensure that the school premises and furnishing area are safe and in good order

  • Ensure that protective clothing is worn and that safe methods are adopted, and that Health & Safety rules are adhered to

  • Attend appropriate Health & Safety training courses

  • Ensure that areas involved with ‘sickness’ are cleaned and disinfected

  • Ensure that all cupboards and store areas are kept clean and tidy.  Cupboards containing harmful substances must be kept in a secure/locked position



GENERAL MAINTENANCE:




  • Carry out repairs and maintenance at the level of a competent DIY person. Be able to undertake and complete more specialist work at a similar level as a semi-skilled craftsman e.g. re-hanging a door, fixing a broken toilet, fixing a broken window

  • Report, via Senior Site Supervisor, any repairs and maintenance work required at the school which is beyond the competence of the caretaking staff

  • Direct workmen or contractors to the site of repairs and maintenance work

  • Inspecting work, and where there is a requirement signing completion notes as necessary

  • Liaise with the finance team for the requisition of stores and supplies including the appropriate personal hygiene products, e.g. toilet rolls, paper towels etc

  • Check lamps/florescent tubes and replacing as necessary

  • Carry out specific procedures in the event of fire, flood, accident or major damage

  • Ensure that all cleaning equipment is in a safe and efficient working condition

  • Empty bins on a daily basis and ensuring that storage bin areas are kept clean and tidy

  • Ensure that windows are cleaned in accordance with the school’s window cleaning contract and completing appropriate certification documents

  • Protect the premises and sites for after school activities and ensuring that premises/site are prepared for normal school activities.  Making the premises available for out of school activities on evenings and at weekends and securing the premises after use.  Where this involves overtime working an appropriate payment will be made



PORTAGE:




  • Move furniture and equipment/resources/deliveries around the school premises, as requested

  • Take delivery of goods ordered by the school and storing if required



HEATING SYSTEMS:




  • Operating the heating plant so that the required temperatures are maintained in the school premises and that an adequate supply of hot water is available.  Reporting any failure of the heating plan promptly and ensuring that if such failures occur, the correct emergency procedure is initiated to provide heating for the school

  • Carrying out frost procedures when necessary

  • Carrying out routine procedures of inspection on ancillary equipment and checking that they are in a serviceable condition

  • Duties in connection with the emergency conservation programme (e.g. reading meters – gas, electricity and water) as directed by the Head Teacher/Governing Body



GROUNDS MAINTENANCE:




  • Ensure all hard play areas and paths are clean and free from litter and excrement

  • Ensure all drains and gullies are free flowing and clean, and guttering is free of leaves and rubbish

  • Empty outside litterbins and keeping areas around the school premises litter free



OTHER:




  • Participate in training and other learning activities as required

  • Show a duty of care and take appropriate action to comply with Health & Safety requirements at all times

  • Demonstrate and promote commitment to Equal Opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory




  • Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Child Protection, health; safety and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

  • Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

  • Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

  • Attend relevant meetings as required

  • Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required


Personal Qualities :

  • Pleasant and friendly manner

  • Reliable, polite and punctual

  • A commitment to working as part of the whole school team and supporting the vision and aims of the school

  • Clean current driving licence

  • Willingness to gain First Aid at Work qualification

  • Willingness to undertake mini-bus driver training



Skills Required :

  • Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements

  • Knowledge of security systems and procedures

  • Able to carry out set instructions and seek clarification where necessary

  • Understanding of appropriate cleaning methods and standards

  • Good DIY skills

  • Ability to follow and comply with instructions on equipment/machinery

  • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people

  • Able to deal with emergencies outside normal working hours, following set procedures

  • Ability for some heavy lifting

  • Able to prioritise daily workload

  • Able to supervise staff

  • Ability to identify work priorities and mange own workload

  • Ability to carry out risk assessments in relation to tasks to be undertaken

  • Effective us of ICT including email and electronic help desk



Future Prospects : Progression to Advanced Apprenticeship and potential of full time and permanent work.

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