Site Operative

Overall purpose of the post:

Under the direction/instruction of the Site Manager or appropriate Senior Leader, assist in the provision of maintenance and security of the school premises, ensuring a safe working environment.  To support the overall maintenance and security of the schools buildings by carrying out general repairs, redecoration, basic plumbing, carpentry and electrical work. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Security

● Lock and unlock all school buildings and areas

● Undertake regular security checks and identify security risks

● Monitor fire safety equipment and carry out fire drills

● Operate alarm systems, outside of any specialist monitoring brief and monitor CCTV

● Cover external lettings

● Provide emergency and holiday access to the school site

Maintenance

● Assist with minor repairs such as plumbing, changing light bulbs/fuses, unblocking drains, repairing door furniture, for example

● Undertake appropriate repairs of redecoration and fixing (replacing door handles)

● Organise and carry out various maintenance duties to ensure that the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory

● To organise and carry any redecoration programme as agreed by senior leaders (Including external line painting)

● Organise and carry out minor joinery work, for example, erecting shelves, notice boards, book shelves, replace damaged door locks and repairs to furniture. 

● Be responsible for the operation of a preventative planned maintenance programme and for routine inspection of the buildings, fixtures, fittings, furniture, premises and grounds to assess for minor work or repairs

● Oversee and contribute to electrical testing of portable electrical appliances and to maintain appropriate records and other minor electrical work

● Undertake regular site inspections and identify and record repair and maintenance requirements on the schools ‘on line helpdesk’

● Collect and assemble waste for collection

● Undertake cleaning duties including graffiti removal, chewing gum removal, drain clearing and litter picking

● Undertake routine ‘client; tasks in connection with premises related contractors eg  grounds maintenance

● Undertake activities to maintain safe and clean external environment eg gritting and snow clearing in line with Health and Safety

● Ensure that pathways and all other external hard surfaces are kept clean, free of litter and weeds and that they are gritted or salted during wintry conditions

● Assist with the maintenance of specialist sports equipment

● Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly working environment

● Timely and accurate preparation of routine equipment/resources/materials as set out in instructions

General

● Undertake basic record keeping, including the schools on line fault reporting system

● Refill and replace consumables e.g. soap and towels

● Report faulty equipment and other maintenance requirements to the appropriate person

● Maintain the security of school premises by securing entrances/exits as appropriate and reporting potential security breaches

● Ensure lights and other equipment are switched off as appropriate

● Assist with the receipt, distribution, collection and despatch of goods

● Assist and participate in the organisation and movement of furniture within the building

● Maintain and arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies

● Operate everyday equipment in accordance with instructions

● Attend meetings as required

● Be a vertical form tutor and enjoy working with children 

● Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

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Other

● To use IT applications and databases effectively.  

● Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the academy’s policies and procedures.

● Fire Marshall Duties in the case of fire and/or emergency evacuation where applicable

● To comply with the school’s Safeguarding Procedures, including regular liaison with the schools’ Designated Safeguarding Lead over any safeguarding issues or concerns.

● To comply with the schools and Brigshaw Learning Partnerships’ policies and procedures at all times and contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the BLP and school

● Undertake other reasonable duties (with competence and experience) as requested, in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.

● Be an active member of the schools team of first aiders

● Present a positive personal image contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all

● Comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures and promote health and safety to all students, staff and visitors to the school

Personal Contacts

External – Contractors, suppliers, parents, external agency professionals, other government and local authority staff from academies and schools.

Internal – Students, staff, Board, Governors, parents and any other visitors to the school.