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Responsibilities

To include but not limited to:

• Maintain the security of the School
• Unlock grounds and unset alarm (depending on rota)
• Daily visual checks of property inspecting all appropriate areas
• Check all services areas are in working order e.g. heating, lighting, water
• Control stock of consumable items i.e.: cleaning and maintenance stock
• First line maintenance of fixtures and fittings - carry out repairs and maintenance of reported jobs eg clean up spillages, maintenance on door handles
• Plumbing – clearing blockages, drains
• Painting and decorating as required
• Ensure that planned preventative maintenance is completed as and when needed
• Ensure outside areas are kept neat and tidy
• Ensure safe access to the School particularly in adverse weather conditions (clearing snow, gritting)
• Assist with deliveries
• Liaise with contractors on site and oversee as required
• Organise and ensure rubbish prepared for collection
• Dispose of waste materials in a safe, hygienic manner
• Undertake porterage tasks as required including setting up and clearing away furniture
• Notify the Premises Manager immediately of problems that require action
• Carry out other duties as reasonably requested by the Premises Manager
• Able to liaise with parents, staff and students in a professional and courteous manner at all times
• Able to observe safe working practices at all times whilst carrying out the required duties
• Able to carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the job

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have some or all of the following:

• Previous caretaking/maintenance experience
• Painting/decorating skills
• Good communication skills, able to read and write in English
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Confident working alone
• Willingness and a flexible approach to working hours and duties
• Basic knowledge of IT
• Ability to drive is a plus

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Would you be happy on occasion to start early (6:30am) or finish late (9pm) to assist with opening and closing the school
• Are you willing to work Saturdays as part of a rota (roughly 1 in 4). This time will be paid as overtime or can be taken back as TOIL

Experience:

• Facilities maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Application deadline: 27/09/2024