A secondary school in Redbridge is looking to appoint a Facilities Assistant. This role is 52 weeks a year and there are shift patterns involved. They need someone who is flexible and hard working and understands how to prioritise their workload in relation to maintenance, general facilities and Health and safety.
Benefits • Free parking • Pension scheme • Access to free training courses and support during term time and on training days
Responsibilities • Lock/unlock school buildings and areas • Operate and respond to alarm systems where appropriate, outside of any specialist monitoring brief • Monitor CCTV or surveillance equipment where appropriate • Undertake regular security checks and identify security risks • Monitor fire safety equipment and carry out fire system tests • Liaise security, surveillance contractors and police as required • Provide emergency access to the school site including out of hours • Provide support for after school events and lettings outside of the school day • To organise and carry out various maintenance duties to ensure that the general upkeep and maintenance of the campus is satisfactory, as per specific work schedule • Identify and undertake appropriate repairs and improvement work e.g., redecorating and fixing, minor plumbing, unblocking drains, erecting shelves, notice boards etc. • Operation and maintenance of heating, plant and lighting systems • Monitor the electrical testing of portable electrical appliances and t...