Site Maintenance Officer - School

Position: School Site Maintenance Officer

Location: Wilmslow

Salary: £22,369 - £24,054 per annum

An exciting opportunity has emerged for an enthusiastic individual to join my clients school as a Site Maintenance Officer in the vibrant city of Crewe. This pivotal role involves ensuring the upkeep and functionality of the school premises, contributing to a safe and positive learning environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Building Maintenance:

   • Effect repairs and improvements to the school building to fulfil responsibilities under LMS (Local Management of Schools).
   • Undertake minor repairs in areas such as electrical, plumbing, glazing, and joinery as needed.

2. Engineering System Operation:

   • Monitor and operate the engineering system, promptly reporting any faults to ensure efficient use of fuel and water.

3. Contractor Oversight:

   • Discuss and monitor the work of contractors engaged by the school, ensuring adherence to specified standards.

4. Security Systems:

   • Monitor, operate, and maintain site security systems, including opening and closing the building during school hours, lettings outside school hours, and responding to callouts for security-related matters.

5. Health and Safety:

   • Maintain and monitor Health and Safety standards, reporting any non-compliance with statutory obligations. Ensure contractor work complies with Health and Safety Regulations.

6. Supervision of Staff:

   • Supervise cleaning staff, allocate tasks, and provide guidance on day-to-day responsibilities.

7. Portering and Cleaning Duties:

   • Organize and carry out portering and cleaning duties, including the movement of heavy furniture, to optimize resource efficiency.

8. Resource Management:

   • Order necessary supplies to maintain an appropriate stock of resources.

9. Banking Duties:

   • Perform banking duties if required.

Work-Related Qualifications and Skills:

• Work-related/maintenance/building engineering qualification(s).
• Good general education and competent DIY/building skills.
• Health & Safety awareness.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, sense of humour, flexible approach, and willingness to adapt to changing needs.
• Understanding of the special needs of the pupils and the work of the school.
• Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility.
• Physically able to lift and carry equipment.