We are seeking a dedicated School Maintenance Officer to join our team in South-West London.
This position offers a great opportunity for someone wishing to progress a career in Facilities Management. The ideal candidate will have experience working within the building and Education sector. You will be a qualified trades person with a broad range of building-related skills. You will be an excellent communicator, diplomatic, highly motivated and organised, able to deliver against objectives. You will be flexible, adaptable and able to work effectively under pressure, able to priorities and provide effective solutions as required.
Hours of work: Routine hours of work are to be determined. 40 hours per week including 1-hour unpaid meal break
Non-core hours of work: Maintenance staff will at times be required to work outside of core school operating hours including weekends. Holidays will be taken in term time. This is necessary to facilitate undertaking works when areas of the School are unoccupied. Overtime rates of pay are paid after 40 weekly hours worked have been accrued.
PURPOSE OF ROLE
To manage, monitor and undertake maintenance and minor building related projects. To ensure all routine maintenance tasks are undertaken as described and records are completed accurately and in full. To constantly assess and report on the condition of the Estate and act upon urgent needs to ensure a safe environment for all.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Undertake repair and maintenance activities across the school estate as directed by the Facilities Manager, including carpentry, carpet laying, brickwork and plastering, glazing, minor electrical works /lighting, plumbing and decorating works.
- To plan, cost and undertake minor building and refurbishment works to a high standard.
- To source all materials establishing best price and total project cost.
- To monitor, make-good and report as appropriate any items of damage or disrepair around the School.
- Inform the Deputy Estates Director promptly of any safety or maintenance issues arising.
- Monitor building fabric including drainage, gutters, sumps, pumps on a weekly basis and following severe weather.
- Monitor all M&E (mechanical and electrical) systems, including and heating and cooling.
- Assess and submit to the Deputy Estates Director at the end of each term any critical repairs which need to be completed out of term time.
- Maintain stocks of high turnover consumables and equipment associated with the role and maintain in a safe and tidy manner. Arrange orders with approved suppliers as required.
- Be available for emergency repairs and call-outs as appropriate.
- Adhere to all aspects of Health and Safety regulations (including heating, safety, fire precautions and site cleanliness) and report any hazards promptly. Participate in risk assessments and implement procedures to reduce risk.
If you are experienced and interested please do apply!