Salary: £28,092 plus monthly standby allowance of £100
Location: Newbattle Abbey College
We are currently recruiting for a Facilities Assistant to join the team at Newbattle Abbey College. The successful post holder will be responsible for assisting with the daily operational and maintenance duties in support of the college buildings, grounds, and business park.
Major Tasks/Job Activities
1. Undertake routine checks and maintenance of the College heating and hot water facility, monitoring and managing the boilers setting via the Business Management System (BMS). Undertake routine checks and manage the programs to the various electric panel heaters present in the college and external classrooms.
2. Liaise with any specialist contractors and ensure all works are carried out as per specification, reporting any defects to the Estates & Facilities Manager.
3. Ensure all classrooms and communal areas are set up and maintained on a daily basis. Monitor the bookings calendar and ensure all corporate areas are set up as required and all items requested are catered for.
4. Assist with setting up college ICT equipment when required.
5. Monitor and assist with maintaining the building fabric and decoration of the College, reporting any defects back to the Estates & Facilities Manager.
6. In consultation with the Estates & Facilities Manager, liaise with contractors and their representatives to ensure that health and safety standards are addressed.
7. Liaise with and support the student body and all staff regarding the operation and maintenance of the college buildings and services. Investigate any issues reported via staff or students, ensuring all defects are recorded in the database and any repairs are dealt with in a timely and professional manner.
8. Represent the best interests of the College in internal and external meetings as required.
9. As Deputy Fire Warden, undertake and record weekly system tests on the fire detection system. Check all fire escape routes for any tampering or faults with fire safety equipment/alarms. Assist the Estates & Facilities Manager by carrying out weekly sounder testing and periodic fire evacuation drills.
10. Undertake out of hours duties on an established monthly standby rota basis, including fulfilling the duties of a key holder.
11. Have flexibility to cover other shift patterns during periods of annual leave or sickness.
12. Oversee external contractors as directed by the Estates & Facilities Manager.
13. Liaise with prospective Business Park tenants and monitor tenant lease compliance, securing monthly electric meter readings from each unit and recording them in the college database.
14. Investigate any issues reported by business park tenants and ensure, in conjunction with the Estates & Facilities Manager, that they are dealt with in a timely and professional manner.
15. Report to the Estates & Facilities Manager any maintenance and/or estates issues relating to the college buildings, grounds, and business park.
16. Undertake any other appropriate duties as directed by the Estates & Facilities Manager.
Term of Appointment: Permanent/Full-Time – 35 hrs per week / 7.45am to 3.45pm
Pension Scheme: Lothian Pension Fund
Reporting to: Estates & Facilities Manager
To apply: Complete the application form and relevant documents and send to Pauline King, HR Officer, paulineking@nac.ac.uk
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