Job Description
Post Title: Site Maintenance Officer
Reporting To : Facilities Manager
Salary Grade Range: Cornerstone Support Scale
Main Purpose
Work with the Facilities Manager and other Caretakers to provide a well maintained and safe environment for users of the school buildings and grounds.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Grounds maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming and line marking.
- Painting and decoration as and when required.
- Minor repairs and improvements.
- To be a key holder and attend to call outs outside of normal working hours.
- General porterage duties including movement of furniture and equipment within the school.
- Undertake emergency cleaning duties/activities e.g. spillages and to maintain a safe, clean and orderly learning and working environment e.g. gritting.
- Dealing with problems, unexpected situations and emergencies.
- Ensure that equipment is properly maintained and in good working order.
- Ensure adequate supplies of domestic consumables are in all classrooms and toilets.
- Carry out rubbish removal as necessary and ensure bins are kept clean and tidy.
- Work collaboratively with cleaning staff to ensure smooth running and delivery of cleaning services.
- Take reasonable action to keep drains, downspouts, waste pipes etc, clean and clear of minor blockages that are clearly visible.
- Report any need for repair or maintenance work to the Facilities Manager.
- Handyperson duties which may include minor repairs to furniture and fixtures and minor decorating tasks.
Whole-school organisation, strategy, and development
- Support the Facilities Manager 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.
- 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
- 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
Communicate effectively with other staff members and children, as necessary.
Working with colleagues and other relevent professionals
Develop effective relationships with the Facilities 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.
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 other unit where cover is required.
- You may need to attend school events.
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.
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