Facilities Assistant
Salary: £30k-£33k Per Annum (Overtime can be claimed as and when)
Location: London
Requirements: Full UK Driving License Required
Working Hours: Monday-Friday on a rota basis
1. 1 Early shift: 6am to 2:30pm
2. 2 Middle shifts: 8am to 4:30pm
3. 1 Late shift: 11am to 7:30pm
The purpose of the post is to assist the head of facilities & operations (HFO) in providing support to the life of the school in all its many non-teaching aspects, with particular emphasis on portering, maintenance, and security of the school buildings & other assets. To maintain the site to ensure the health & safety and wellbeing of all pupils, staff, and visitors.
The post of facilities assistant will involve carrying out all duties and will include both school keeping and maintenance responsibilities; these roles will be interchangeable depending on the school’s needs. A good team working culture is encouraged, especially during busy periods and periods of sickness, leave, or extended absence.
It is important that all facilities staff are familiar with all aspects of the facilities assistant’s role to enable staff to cover different shift patterns and responsibilities of both the maintenance and school keeping aspects of the role.
Duties to Include:
* Observe security measures throughout the school, challenging unknown individuals or those not displaying a security pass.
* Undertake portering work within the school and at other sites where school activities are taking place.
* Maintain storerooms in a safe and efficient manner.
* Undertake minor DIY tasks.
* Carry out administrative tasks.
* Drive vehicles on loan from the Corporation pool or hire from commercial sources as necessary.
* Lock and unlock the school building, including the activation and deactivation of the building's security systems.
* Monitor cleaning contractors.
* Undertake grounds work.
* Perform first line maintenance and repair of school buildings, equipment, furniture, and fittings.
* Monitor the school's BMS system and report any failures on the correct system.
* Carry out minor repairs to plumbing and electrical fittings.
* Maintain the swimming pool.
* Act as a keyholder for callouts in emergencies or other circumstances outside normal working hours throughout the year, with arrival on site within one hour.
* Undertake and document weekly compliance checks to the fire system, including weekly alarm testing, emergency lighting, fire door register, fire extinguisher, fire blanket check, and lift alarm checks.
* Carry out PAT testing on items brought onto the school's site and log any findings on the appropriate form.
Experience/Skills:
* Practical experience in general DIY.
* Able to complete manual tasks.
* Building services experience in a school or similar environment.
* Basic IT skills.
* Practical skills in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work (a formal technical qualification is ideal).
* Health and Safety qualification (advantageous).
* Experience working as a facilities assistant or similar role.
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