The maintenance team (5 members in all) is responsible for the general condition and upkeep of all the School's infrastructure, which includes the King's College School main campus and its satellite and residential properties consisting of the following; Kingsway sports fields and pavilion, the boathouse and WCPS with a selection of residential properties.
Key Responsibilities:
* To react to day-to-day maintenance tasks as directed by the Maintenance Manager and via the school's maintenance ticket system
* To undertake pre-planned maintenance checks and repair works maintaining the School's water, plumbing and heating systems and have an active approach to managing the required legionella compliance tasks
* Undertaking appropriate water, plumbing and heating improvements and replacements as directed by the Maintenance Manager
* Undertaking daily, weekly and monthly water monitoring checks; undertaking other maintenance tasks as directed by the Maintenance Manager i.e. lock changes, window opener replacements and plant/AC investigation
* Undertaking both working at height and low level requirements i.e. gutter clearing both high and ground level
* Assisting with the monthly checking of water, electric and gas meters
* Assisting and chaperoning external contractors with appropriate tasks as required
* Assisting with fire emergencies by carrying out duties as outlined in the School's policies
* Assisting in out of hours emergency water/plumbing/heating repairs as required in any of the school properties; maintaining a safe and tidy workshop
Person Specification:
* Must have experience of working in a live, exacting environment
* Must have experience of problem solving, fault finding, investigation and repair
* Experience of working within a school setting is desirable
* Experience of working with a CAFM system
* Experience of working at height is desirable; other appropriate technical qualifications e.g. ACS qualified, City & Guilds or NVQ in Heating & Ventilating
* The ability to work well both as part of a team and independently
* The ability to organise own workload and meet deadlines; flexibility to work weekends to cover events and sickness as required by the Maintenance Manager
* Good IT skills - conversant with MS Office
* Good verbal communication skills; driving licence essential
King's is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.
Closing date: Monday 13th January 2025 at 9am.
Interviews: to be confirmed.
Interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
King's is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
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