Job Description
Maintenance Operative
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. To assist the Deputy Estates Director as required in providing an efficient estates function for the school. To assist with operationally managing maintenance functions and associated contractors on a day-to-day basis, to ensure the delivery of premises and facilities services in a safe, secure and cost-effective manner within approved budgets. To work with the Deputy Estates Director to plan and implement small to medium scale planned maintenance works and building projects. To monitor and report on all planned and reactive maintenance for the School.
Direct Report: Hard Services Manager
Indirect Report: Estates Director
Based at: Emanuel School, Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1HS
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.
Salary: £30,772. The salary may be negotiable based upon the candidates level of experience, qualifications and skills
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.
KEY SKILLS AND REQUIRMENTS FOR THE ROLE
1. To be able to effectively manage key areas of responsibility listed within this job description without the need for close supervision.
2. To effectively prioritise work and maintain accurate records, including using a computer to communicate and record work detail.
3. The post holder must have good communication skills, both verbal and written
4. The post holder will work well, both as part of a team, and on their own initiative.
5. The post holder will to be well organised, efficient, motivated and reliable.
6. The post holder will be able to effectively work with and advise the Estates management team and all other School stakeholders effectively and appropriately.
7. The post holder must comply with all School Policies, Procedures, Legislative requirements.
8. The post holder will be familiar with key building industry standards and legislative requirements.
9. The post holder will be familiar with and able to complete risk and method statements as required.
10. The post holder is required to be in good health as will be required to undertake a number of physical activities such as carrying and moving heavy items.
11. The post holder should actively seek support and development as required to meet the requirements of the role to add further value to the Estates team and the departments overall performance. The School will consider supporting any training and development needs if it is likely to improve the Estates department performance and efficiency.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. 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.
2. To plan, cost and undertake minor building and refurbishment works to a high standard.
3. To source all materials establishing best price and total project cost.
4. To monitor, make-good and report as appropriate any items of damage or disrepair around the School.
5. Inform the Deputy Estates Director promptly of any safety or maintenance issues arising.
6. Monitor building fabric including drainage, gutters, sumps, pumps on a weekly basis and following severe weather.
7. Monitor all M&E (mechanical and electrical) systems, including and heating and cooling.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Be available for emergency repairs and call-outs as appropriate.
11. 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.
12. To record and update all works on the Helpdesk system and other associated manual records. Record status at all times to Estates team and stakeholders.
13. Work directly and effectively with all stakeholders updating the Deputy Estates Director accordingly.
14. Maintain high standards of housekeeping at all times
15. Support the Estates team as required.
16. To update the Deputy Estates Director on a weekly basis. Raising any issues which require support, update on pending or works in progress, confirmation all records and tasks planned for the week are complete and agreeing planned work for the following week.
17. To undertake any other duties as required.
Person Specification:
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Essential
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Desirable
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Method of assessment
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Qualifications
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· Property related Trade qualification
· Health and safety qualification
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· Technical qualification
· First Aid certificate
· HSE qualification
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· Production of the applicant’s certificates
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Experience
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· Experience of undertaking a broad range of building projects and routine building maintenance
· Experience of operating a helpdesk application
· Health & Safety or regulatory compliance experience
· Experience of supervising a small team including contractors
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· Experience of working within education setting
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· Application
· Form
· Interview
· Professional references
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Skills
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· To have a broad range of building skills including carpentry, decorating, brickwork, plumbing, plastering and minor electrical works.
· Ability to effectively plan maintenance and minor projects.
· Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to use initiative in challenging situations
· Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to relate well to people on all levels
· Good written and spoken English and the ability to articulate and communicate clearly in a professional manner
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· Ability to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines, managing competing priorities.
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· Application Form
· Interview
· Professional references
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Knowledge
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· Broad property related legislative knowledge
· Broad building related technical knowledge
· Health & Safety knowledge
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· Understanding of safeguarding
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· Application Form
· Interview
· Professional references
· Written test
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Personal competencies and qualities
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· Willingness to be flexible and pragmatic when things change
· Self-motivated and robust when challenged.
· Physically fit and able to undertake manual tasks as required
· Commitment to safety culture for young people
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· Application Form
· Interview
· Professional references
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Signed……………………………………………..(Post holder)
Date …………….
Signed……………………………………………..(Estates Director ) Date …………….