Facilities Assistant for North Bridge House Schools

Purpose

The post holder is required to assist in the provision of a day to day maintenance function, to ensure the smooth running of the North Bridge House Schools’ operations. Ensuring the school buildings and grounds are kept clean, safe and secure, in accordance with the operational needs of the school and any regulatory requirements.

This includes cleaning, security and fire safety duties, the management of service facilities, the supervision of the assistant technician and grounds maintenance.   

• Key Accountabilities
• To ensure that the maintenance of the school building and grounds is undertaken and provide the necessary information of completion to the Estates Manager.  
• General minor repair work including doors, windows, toilet seats and flushes, furniture, tap washers and some painting of doors and walls. Appropriate refurbishment, painting and redecoration. (This list is not exhaustive, but an example) 
• To ensure that all emergency, security and safety systems and equipment (fire extinguishers, fire alarms, intruder alarms, surveillance systems, tools etc.) are monitored, maintained and tested as appropriate.  
• To follow procedures set out for the safety and security of the school premises including retrieving CCTV footage as requested.  
• To ensure the necessary records of the school building, grounds and equipment are kept in relation to Health and Safety (H&S) and statutory inspection and maintenance guidelines.  
• To have a good working knowledge of relevant current legislation and good practice, reporting any concerns to the Estates Manager.  
• To be conscious of and comply with H&S legislation whilst discharging of duties and responsibilities. To report any concerns to the Estates Manager.  
• To be aware of your responsibilities with regard to any critical incident and follow instructions given by the Senior Leadership Team at such a time.  
• To report any concerns that require specialist expertise and/or resources to the Business Manager. 
• Carry out portaging duties and assist with the removal and fitting of office and classroom furniture as directed by the Head, Estates Manager or Business Manager. 
• Being a responsible key holder for North Bridge House Schools, including responding to alarm call outs 
• To ensure the school site is kept clean, safe, in a good state of repair and stocked with all necessary supplies.  
• To be responsible for the scheduling and booking of all contractors, ensuring all due diligence checks are completed. 
• To be aware of all out-of-hours activities at the school and arrange for the opening, closing, heating and availability of equipment as necessary for the smooth operation of both school events and facility hire.  
• To understand and fulfil your role in emergency evacuation procedures, flagging up any concerns to the Estates Manager and SLT and taking an active role during such incidents.  
• Any other duties commensurate with the level and grade of the post

Safeguarding

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.