Job Description

The Department

The Maintenance and Grounds Department plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient operation and upkeep of the school's infrastructure. The department is responsible for maintaining a safe and functional environment that supports all school activities from daily operations to special events.

JOB PURPOSE

The General Maintenance Assistant provides both a reactive and proactive maintenance service to the whole School community. As well as working in isolation, you will work alongside colleagues and sub-contractors on planned work projects. You will be required to be a team player and will be included in the 'out-of-hours' maintenance call out rota during term time.

KEY TASKS

Responsibilities include the daily prioritisation and coordination of reactive requests, scheduled planned and preventative tasks. Providing an efficient and effective service and committed to safeguarding School pupils and staff at all times.

THE ROLE

General maintenance duties and repair works as raised via the Every reporting system. Attend to and carry out tasks relating to site enhancement or remedial site repairs. Manage all contractors whilst on site ensuring all documents are in place and current including insurance, methods of work, permits to work, and risk assessments.

Manage small scale maintenance projects including co-ordination of contractors. Escort all contractors on site at all times unless all the appropriate checks have been completed by HR.

Maintain areas under your control in a safe and tidy way, adhering to Heath & Safety standards.

Report and act upon malfunctions of any equipment that falls under your jurisdiction and report any incident that needs urgent attention.

Undertake works such as woodwork (to include: door/window fixtures and fittings), plumbing tasks (to include: leaking taps, unblocking toilets and sinks, toilet and cistern repairs etc), painting and decorating.

Support and work with other team members, assisting their trade tasks as and when needed.

Routine refuse / recycling / food waste collections and assisting in the distribution of deliveries and parcels.

Provide general support in preparation for School events e.g.: Open Days, Firework Display, Sports Day and Parents' Day (some of which fall on evenings and/or weekends). This will also include assisting with parking amongst other duties.

As part of the Maintenance team, you will be included on the out-of-hours duty rota.

Support the Manager in managing the fire procedure; fire system checks, and portable fire safety equipment across the School site.

Report any conditions that may have an impact on maintaining a quality-working environment.

Be proactive in delivering cost effective solutions.

Any other reasonable request from the Manager.

Person Specification

A strong knowledge of DIY.

Ability to work on own initiative as well as within a team environment.

Sound interpersonal skills, well organised with the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Must be flexible and adaptable to change, with good time management skills. Highly motivated with a positive attitude, to act with tact and diplomacy with a willingness to develop working relationships.

Must be in possession of a full UK driving licence, with the ability to work at height, in all weathers and in confined spaces and to carry out work that involves physical strength and stamina.

We require a completed application form which can be found at https://www.heathfieldschool.net/about-us/job-vacancies/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Overtime
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025