Job DescriptionTo support Greenshaw Learning Trust school sites and associated site staff in a range of duties to ensure the smooth operation of the schools.
This role is based provisionally at Brakenhale but will also be required to support any other schools in the Fringe region that come into the service hub.
Key Accountabilities:
● Being proactive in identifying, reporting and rectifying the building defects, ensuring a high standard of repair is maintained.
● To support the security of the premises as required. To include the opening up and locking of premises including extended school provision, parent’s evenings, lettings and emergency call outs as required.
● To undertake a range of re-decoration and maintenance work, as agreed with the Site or Regional Estates Manager to ensure a high standard of repair and decoration throughout the school.
● Undertake activities to maintain a safe and clean external environment e.g. gritting, litter picks, waste collection and removal, graffiti removal, safe access routes and keeping drains free from obstruction.
● To carry out Health and safety checks including: Fire, emergency lighting, Legionella and keeping accurate up to date records under the direction of the Site Manager or Regional Estates Manager.
● The operation of premises programmed systems, ensuring that all plant and equipment operates at maximum efficiency and economy, with special regard to energy conservation and to regularly inspect equipment to ensure that it is clean and in a safe working order, reporting any deficiencies as appropriate and if required contact a competent contractor to repair.
● Supervise and contact contractors when necessary.
● To assist with cleaning duties as required, or where appropriate, the monitoring of cleaning contractors, supporting during periods of absence, or where additional cleaning is required.
● To undertake general portage duties to include the setting out and putting away furniture as necessary, including possible room changes.
● To use the online helpdesk system to record and respond to job requests, and report back to the Site Manager.
● Be flexible to cover the opening, closing, heating, and availability of equipment as necessary for any school events and lettings
Health & Safety Responsibilities:
● To undertake training and direction for emergency procedures, and take part in evacuations or drills, as required.
● Undertake H&S and other relevant training as required.
● All users are to be trained in the safe use of tools and equipment, and engage in role specific H&S training.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:● Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
● Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school and trust
● Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
● Attend relevant meetings as required
● Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
● Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all
● Provide a high level of customer service to all stakeholders
● Promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils, staff & visitor (in accordance with appropriate health & safety legislation) at all times
Decision Making:
● Undertaking tasks in liaison with the Site Manager and Regional Estates Manager to meet business needs.
● React to unforeseen emergency situations, taking appropriate actions
Contacts and Relationships:
● The post-holder to be flexible in supporting the arrangements for a suitable keyholder to be contactable outside normal working hours. He/she will be expected to respond appropriately in the event of emergencies arising.
● The postholder will be required to communicate courteously, considerately and effectively with; All GLT employees, GLT shared services team, families, students and the wider school community, senior management, trustees, contractors and visitors.
Physical Effort:
At certain points of the day the post-holder will be expected to undertake bending, lifting and stretching in the course of their duties e.g. maintenance work, painting and decorating, repairs to fixings, receiving deliveries of goods and equipment, setting out and putting away furniture.
Due to the nature of the Deputy Site Manager role there will be an expectation that the post-holder will be exposed to dirt and dust which on occasions, during periods of adverse weather conditions, may be higher than normal.
Other Duties
Cleaning and maintenance duties may involve dealing with blocked drains and toilets, including clearance of vomit or excrement; also use of toxic chemicals.
Protective clothing will be provided and must be worn while undertaking relevant duties.
Use of power tools for appropriate repair and maintenance tasks. Cleaning equipment (e.g. buffing machine) and chemicals will be used on a regular basis.
The post-holder’s Line Manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements.
• To complete First Aid Training and undertake regular refresher training. • Be available to support with First Aid as needed.