Assistant Estates Manager (Technical)

JOB TITLE: Assistant Estates Manager (Technical)

SALARY: SCP 13-16 (£26,873 to £28,282 per annum)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Estates Manager

CONTRACT : Permanent, 37.5 hours a week 5 days a week

Reporting to the Estates Manager the individual will provide a first-class service to Woodrush Academy. You should have a good working knowledge of building and facilities management and be able to operate within health and safety requirements. You will have qualifications or experience relevant to this role. You will have good communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with others. You will be flexible and adaptable to an educational environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Operational and site specific - (directed by the Estates Manager)

General:

·   Ensure the site can operate in a safe and high-quality environment for learning and community use, within all areas of maintenance, cleanliness, health and safety and security (including contents) in line with the Academies stated Policy.

·   Key holding responsibilities in locking and unlocking school premises and emergency contact as part of a rota system including outside of operating hours.

·   To arrange contractors under direction of the Estates Manager and supervise and co-ordinate contractors when required on-site.

Site Housekeeping:

·   Under the direction of the Estates Manager, manage cleaners employed by the school, cover in cleaner's absence and undertake cleaning duties during the school day.

·   Perform basic training of COSHH, manual handling and best practice to cleaning staff

·   Carry out stock takes with the lead cleaner and process orders in a timely manner.

·   Empty bins and remove rubbish from the premises.

·  Undertake the use and maintenance of plant, supplies and equipment.

Site Maintenance and Operation

•   Daily duties as necessary (e.g. replacing light bulbs, painting and sweeping etc.)

•   Grounds maintenance and specific maintenance tasks in areas such as basic plumbing, carpentry and maintenance operations.

•   Accurately record meter readings, vehicle inspections, water testing, fire safety inspections and testing.

•   Risk assess accurately and program works with the Estates Manager, using the schools Inspect, Manage and Maintain software system.

•   To arrange for exam tables and chairs setup during exam periods. Creating rotas and supervising casual staff to carry out setup.

•   To assist with event set up when required such as assemblies/meetings, parents’ evenings or performances

•   To monitor and manage the schools BMS controls. Setting timings, frequencies, monitoring alarms, failures and resolving any issues quickly and efficiently.

Health and Safety:

•   To undertake health and safety duties as detailed in the Schools Health and Safety Policy and Health and Safety at Work Regulations, including COSHH, risk assessments, safe operating procedures, correct use of PPE, correct use of tools and working at height.

•   To undertake health and safety (operational) inspections of sports pitches, Astro pitch, sports and P.E equipment.

•   Update and review COSHH risk assessments, operational risk assessments and complete permits to work.

•   Ensure contractors are working in accordance to their risk assessments and safely around site.