Site Maintenance Officer Job Description - The Cornerstone Academy Trust

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Job Description

Post Title: Site Maintenance Officer

Responsible To: Site Team Leader

Salary Range: Cornerstone Support Pay Scale

Main purpose

The Site Maintenance Officer will:

Work with the Trust Business Manager, Team Leader, Project Manager and colleagues to provide a well maintained and safe environment for users of the school buildings and grounds.

Duties and responsibilities

Safeguarding is paramount and we must ensure that we prioritise safeguarding and Health and Safety concerns at all times and report issues to the safeguarding lead/Team Leader where appropriate.
Work closely with the Site Team Leader, maintenance team, and cleaning staff to ensure the smooth running of all site operations.
Undertake regular grounds maintenance, including leaf blowing, mowing, hedge cutting, minor tree works and ensure that the grounds are maintained to a high standard.
Carry out routine and emergency maintenance, minor repairs, and improvements to buildings, grounds, and equipment.
Moving and transporting staging, chairs for events.
Undertake project work with the team including fencing, building sheds, painting and decorating.
Undertake regular compliance checks, including health and safety inspections, fire safety, security systems, and legionella risk assessments. Record and report findings, taking prompt action to address any issues.
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with statutory regulations, school policies, and best practice guidelines.
Supervise contractors and visitors to ensure compliance with site rules and health and safety requirements.
Act as a key holder, responsible for site security, including locking/unlocking premises and responding to call-outs.
Maintain and monitor security systems, alarms, and CCTV, reporting any breaches or concerns.
Promote a safe working and learning environment for all users of the school.
Monitoring and support cleaning operations, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the site.
Carry out emergency cleaning as required (e.g., spillages, gritting in icy weather).

Communication & Professional Conduct

Communicate effectively with staff, pupils, and external partners.
Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and pride in all aspects of the role.
Uphold the school’s values, policies, and commitment to safeguarding and equality. Foster a culture of mutual respect, open communication, and shared responsibility within the team.
Support colleagues, share expertise, and contribute to a positive team ethos.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role, as directed by the Team Leader, Trust Business Manager or CEO.

Whole-school organisation, strategy, and development

Support the Team Leader to ensure an efficient service is maintained and support is provided to ensure the site(s) is kept at a high standard and meets health and safety requirements.

Health, safety, and discipline

Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff and report any concerns to the appropriate person.
- Be aware of and ensure good hygiene practices and high standards of:
- Personal Hygiene
- Wear the correct/clean uniform and PPE
- Cleanliness of equipment and premises.

Professional development

Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures.
Take part in further training and development to improve own professional development and personal effectiveness.

Communication and IT

Communicate effectively with other staff members and children, as necessary.
Foster a culture of mutual respect, open communication, and shared responsibility within the team.
Support colleagues, share expertise, and contribute to a positive team ethos.
Use of Teams, planner and phone (provided) are required as part of your role.

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals

Develop effective relationships with the Maintenance team.

Personal and professional conduct

Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school.
Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies, and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.
Demonstrate positive attitudes, values, and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community.
Respect individual differences and cultural diversity.

Management of staff and resources

Use resources in an effective and efficient way ensuring they are maintained to a high standard and looked after responsibly.
Manage stock levels of consumables and arrange for replacements as needed.

Other information

Hours and times of work may be varied at any time in accordance with pupil numbers to meet the needs of the school.
On occasions, you may be required to work overtime or to work at any school in the Trust where cover is required.
You will need to attend school events that are out of hours.

Please note that this job description is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken, commensurate with the grade. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the postholder will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Headteacher or your line manager.

The post requires you to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in the age range 2 to 11 years as consistent with the ages of students attending this Academy Trust and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct. This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change. It may be amended at any time after consultation with you.

Person Specification

Criteria	Qualities
Qualifications	Experience in site maintenance/caretaking; Health & Safety training or willingness to undertake training; relevant compliance or facilities certifications desirable
Experience	Proven experience in building and grounds maintenance, compliance checks, and working as part of a team; experience supervising contractors or supporting cleaning operations; experience in maintaining security and safety systems
Skills & Knowledge	Strong understanding of health & safety, safeguarding, and compliance requirements; ability to carry out and record compliance checks; effective communication skills with staff, pupils, and external partners; ability to work independently and collaboratively; basic DIY and repair skills; ability to prioritise and manage resources efficiently; IT literacy for record-keeping and compliance documentation
Personal Qualities	Demonstrates pride in their work and the school environment; proactive, reliable, and flexible; committed to teamwork and supporting others; upholds high standards of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality; remains calm under pressure and responds positively to challenges; takes responsibility for own professional development
Physical Requirements	Reasonable fitness for manual handling, lifting, and working at height; able to respond to call-outs and emergencies as required

Nutrient	Portion	Per 100g
Carbohydrate	24.96 g	10.19 g
Energy	270.96 kcal	110.60 kcal
Fat	10.66 g	4.35 g
Fibre	1.69 g	0.69 g
Protein	18.75 g	7.65g
Salt	0.64 g	0.26 g
Saturated Fat	5.85 g	2.39 g
Sugar	4.13 g	1.68 g

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