Facilities Co-ordinator and Property Maintenance

Facilities Co-ordinator

The Falkland House School, Fife, Scotland, KY15 7AE

Salary: £19,000 - £22,000 dependent on experience

Hours: Full-time  

We are looking for a Facilities Co-ordinator to undertake general maintenance and emergency repairs, security, portering and cleaning services to the school. The successful candidate will assist the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure The Falkland House School is effectively managed and the requirements of Health & Safety legislation and school policy are understood and adhered to throughout.

About the Role

The successful candidate will undertake general and emergency repairs and maintenance around the establishment to ensure the site is a safe and well maintained environment for pupils, employees and visitors.

Falkland House School is an independent school offering day and residential placements to boys with autism and complex needs, including learning difficulties. The majority of young people are residential placements aged 8-18 years old and are a mix of 38 and 52 weeks.

The site is based in Fife, Scotland and is part of Acorn Care and Education, the second largest private sector provider of special needs education in the country operating 20 schools and 19 residential homes for children and young people. As specialists in our field we will take a holistic approach to learning that wraps therapeutic care and educational support around the individual needs of each child. With the therapeutic support and nurturing environment that will be offered, pupils will be able to develop their social skills, emotional skills and resilience alongside their academic development. 

The post holder must hold a clean driving licence, and live within reasonable distance of The Falkland House School (Travel time of 30 minutes). 

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring Garden and surrounding areas, including pathways, hedging, trees, car parking and external play areas are well maintained.
• Move heavy and awkward shaped furniture and supplies
• To supervise all external contractors ensuring that all necessary procedures are adhered to.
• Maintain security of the site e.g. opening and closing of premises in line with procedures
• Be a named key holder for emergency call outs. Liaise with the alarm company as and when required.
• To ensure that all equipment and materials are used in accordance with Health & Safety guidelines.
• To ensure that company tools and equipment are kept in good order and propose solutions to repair any faulty tools or equipment to the School Administration Manager.
• To have weekly meetings with the SLT to discuss the operation of the site.
• To undertake banking runs as and when required.
• To provide transport duties including mini bus runs as required

This position is due to commence in July 2019 (subject to approved reference/DBS checks). 

Acorn Care and Education are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check