Job role: Maintenance Assistant
Reporting to: Maintenance Manager
Hourly rate: PT contract (30 hours/week, 52 weeks/year).
Salary: £13.05 per hour = £20,358 per annum
Location: Victoria Education Centre
Number of Roles Available: 1
We have a great opportunity for a keen and enthusiastic Maintenance Assistant to support the team in the maintenance and repair of Victoria Education Centre.
This role will require you to have a general awareness and ability to understand and apply H&S regulations. You must be able to demonstrate knowledge of general maintenance processes and a willingness to undergo training to improve your skills.
Purpose of the role:
To assist with the day-to day maintenance of the buildings and equipment ensuring the smooth and effective running of the Centre.
Main Duties
* To support the Maintenance Team in the maintenance and repair of the Centre buildings, fixtures and fittings. This will include maintenance of electrical, heating, plumbing and alarm systems.
* To support the day to day running of the swimming pool.
* To support the general running of the site including moving furniture and equipment, cleaning drains and roofs etc. ensuring site safety for all users at all times.
* To share the responsibility to open and lock up buildings as directed by the Site Manager. (May require early start / late finish rota)
* To share the responsibility for all maintenance checks to ensure site compliance.
* To share the responsibility for ordering and managing the stock and equipment needed to maintain the H&S of the site.
* To be prepared to learn and improve skills relevant to the post, through in house training and/or external courses (i.e. working at height, pool management, PAT testing).
* To comply with all relevant Health and Safety procedures.
* To be prepared to work out of hours and at weekends if necessary.
* To be prepared to work at other local sites.
* To agree to work to all existing and future Livability / School policies.
To maintain the Christian aims of Livability
This position is subject to a cleared DBS enhanced check
Essential Experience
Qualifications:
* Proven literacy and IT skills for maintaining accurate records. Willing to undergo training and improve own skills as relevant to the post.
* Valid and full, clean driving licence
Knowledge:
* General awareness and ability to understand and apply regulations (such as health & safety, manual handling regulations etc.)
* Able to demonstrate knowledge of general maintenance processes.
Experience:
* Hands on experience in maintenance of buildings.
* Working knowledge of safety issues/procedures.
* Good DIY skills.
Technical/Work based skills:
* Able to operate electrical/hand tools /equipment.
* Able to clear drain blockages.
General Skills and Attributes:
* Good team player, flexible in working arrangements ability to support maintenance issues at short notice if the need arises.
* Able to show initiative and work proactively to ensure the smooth running of service provided at all times.
* Punctual and reliable to support ‘on call’ rota.
* Calm and patient when under pressure.
* Commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people.
* Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with students and staff treating them consistently, and with respect.
* Ability to maintain and respect confidentiality issues.
* Committed to students and their rights to independence, choice, dignity and self-respect.
* Ability to work collaboratively with All colleagues and carry out role effectively, knowing when to seek help and advice.
About us:
Victoria School is an exciting, innovative and dynamic 3-19 Special School for students with physical disabilities and communication needs. Our vision is to be a School where successful learning and high levels of achievement prepare children and young adults for fulfilling future lives.