Job Type: Permanent
Job Sector: Engineering
Region: Scotland
Location: Edinburgh
Salary Description: Point 24 of St George’s Support Staff Salary Scale - £28,245.02 per annum.
Posted: 06/11/2024
Recruiter: Teacheroo
Job Ref: schooltalent/TP/5794/1460
Job Views: 1
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN | FULL TIME, PERMANENT
£28,245.02 per annum.
37.5 hours per week, 5 days per week. The role requires Saturday working on a rota basis (either 1 in 3 or 1 in 4 Saturdays to be worked - no Sunday work).
Usually 8am-4pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, but this will vary.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon receipt of sufficient suitable applications, so early applications are encouraged.
Job Purpose
This job is of a hands-on nature to facilitate the proper functioning of the school to ensure a safe and satisfactory working and learning environment.
Accountable To
Head of Estates and Operations
Package Description
Competitive remuneration and benefits package including:
* Reduced school fees and wraparound care at St George’s School
* Pension Contribution
* Staff lunches
* Access to school buses on school bus routes for all staff (small charge payable)
* Professional learning and development opportunities
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Opportunity to benefit from the use of the many school facilities; libraries; sports facilities etc
* Death in service benefits for all staff
* Opportunity to join our community and contribute to social, music, drama, and other events and activities.
Main Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities below are illustrative. The position holder will be expected to become involved in a range of work on occasions that may not be shown below:
School Estate and Grounds
* Repair and maintain school buildings and mechanical and electrical equipment to a professional standard.
* Painting and Decorating of school premises.
* Lead and supervise Estates Assistants in the performance of maintenance tasks.
* Support the wider facilities team in the performance of compliance management.
* Manage subcontractors performing maintenance and installation work on the school’s premises.
* Deputise as necessary for the other leadership roles within the Estates Team.
* Ensure that all paths and external areas are clean, clear of debris, and maintained throughout the year (clear of ice and snow in the winter).
Caretaking
* Ensure that rooms are set-up as required for school and other uses.
* Perform any porterage tasks.
* Open and lock school’s facilities as required.
The School’s facilities are hired to various groups in the evenings and at weekends. The role will include locking and unlocking of school buildings on a rota basis either 1 in 3, or 1 in 4 Saturdays (no Sunday work) and assisting and directing the users of the school’s facilities.
Road Safety
Work with the wider facilities team on a rota basis to ensure that a road crossing which splits the school campuses is manned at peak and other times to allow the safe crossing of pupils.
Safeguarding
Adhere to school policy on safeguarding and child protection training as required.
General Requirements of the Role
* Work with the wider facilities team to undertake other duties that may be required of the department including occasional minibus driving.
* Undertake all training courses as necessary to carry out duties and undertake any other tasks, as directed by the Head of Estates and Operations, which are not included in the above, but are consistent with the role.
Health and Safety Duties
* Ensure that all faults or potential hazards are dealt with appropriately or if unable to make safe, ensure they are reported immediately to the Head of Estates and Operations.
* Carry out all duties in accordance with health and safety legislation and the school’s health and safety policy.
* Help ensure that all visitors/contractors wear appropriate security passes when working in school premises or on school grounds.
* Report anything or anyone suspicious on school grounds.
The Ideal Candidate
A full UK Driving Licence is required to be eligible for this position.
About the school/organisation
As Edinburgh’s only all-through independent school for girls aged 3-18, St George's is a place of possibilities: where everyone is clearly heard; pupils feel empowered to be themselves; and innovation is constantly encouraged.
The courage of our founding mothers, who pioneered women’s education in Victorian Scotland, still echoes defiantly through our corridors. That’s why amplifying the voice of every girl remains part of our DNA today as a loyal school community with a unique spirit of pride.
Over 90% of our girls achieve their first-choice post-school destination: leaving us as robust, empathetic change-makers, ready to take on the world…
Contact Details:
Teacheroo
Tel: 000 000 0000
Contact: Rachel Hastie
Email: VPC8B07146.567@vacancyposter.com
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