We are seeking a Facilities Maintenance Assistant to support the lettings of the buildings and grounds at Future Schools Trust on a Saturday and Sunday, 18 hours per week 8am - 6pm. You will be responsible for a wide range of duties including maintenance, cleanliness and security of the school building and grounds.
Responsibilities of the post holder are not limited to, but will include:
* Regular maintenance of the site ensuring it remains clean and accessible at all times.
* Unlocking the premises in advance of the lettings to allow for visitors to access the facility in a timely fashion.
* Keep a log of visitors in and out of the building to ensure compliance with Fire Safety.
* Ensure that visitors are directed to the correct area for their letting and the appropriate equipment is available.
* To be the central point of contact for visitors using the facility, to address their needs and resolve issues as they arise.
* To secure the premises at the end of the lettings sessions, making sure that facility is protected by the alarm systems.
* In conjunction with the Site and Facilities Manager organise external contractors to undertake maintenance work that cannot be carried out in-house.
You will be a responsible individual who takes pride in your day to day work. You will be very pro-active in attending to the needs of the school to ensure everything runs smoothly and be able to provide excellent customer service skills as well as having an awareness of health and safety issues. A good understanding of plumbing, electrical systems and DIY would be desirable.
Any experience of working within a school environment will be of great advantage, as well as a qualification in a trade or Health & Safety but these are not essential requirements.
What's in it for you?
* A vibrant and exciting place to work
* A friendly and supportive environment
* An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications
* The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff.
* A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.
* An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme