Job Description: Maintenance Assistant. July 2017

Job Description
Maintenance Assistant / Saint Ronan’s School
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title / Maintenance Assistant
Salary / By negotiation
Location / Saint Ronan’s School, Water Lane, Hawkhurst, Kent. TN18 5DJ
Hours of work / Monday – Friday
8am – 5pm
The role requires event support and weekend working as and when required
Responsible to / Maintenance Manager
Responsible for / N/A
Contractual Status /

Permanent, Full Time
Subject to 6 month probationary Period

Role Summary / To ensure an effective and efficient operation of maintenance work within the Saint Ronan’s School Estate as required
Key Relationships /

Maintenance Manager
Ground staff
Housekeeping Staff
Bursary

Safeguarding / The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The following duties will be deemed to be included in the duties which you may be required to perform:

Child protection, discipline, health and safety

Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

Key Responsibilities, Tasks and Activities /

To assist with the maintenance, upkeep and refurbishment of the estate, premises and contents of the School as required
To interpret, plan and work from verbal instruction, scales drawings, specifications and schedules
To perform a wide range of work practices and trade skills within the concept of flexible multi skilled working
To learn new skills, techniques and practices for various trades, health and safety and grounds maintenance
To attend and participate in training and development programmes relevant to the post and as directed by the Maintenance Manager
To assist and carry out works within the departments planned maintenance schedule as required
To work as a team member accepting and offering advice and guidance as necessary
To carry out all duties with the guidelines of the School’s Health and Safety Policy
Carry out proactive and reactive remedial works covering all aspects of building, grounds and product maintenance
Plan and carry out preventative maintenance work under the direction of your line manager
Liaise with your line manager to ensure that suitable material is ordered before you start a project
Liaise with your line manager to ensure that tools and equipment are suitable, sufficient and fit for purpose
Carry out routine maintenance and testing for complete records for equipment provided for safety, fire-fighting and safe evacuation
Carry out minor plumbing, internal and external drainage and gutter repairs and the removal of blockages in sanitary ware
Carry out planned decorative work and reactive decorative repair works as directed by the Maintenance Manager
Carry out grounds maintenance and reactive grounds repair works as directed by the Maintenance Manager
Carry out minor carpentry and masonry repairs to the fabric of the building as directed by the Maintenance Manager
Carry out portaging duties and assist with the removal and fitting of office and classroom furniture as directed by the Maintenance Manager
To carry out and comply with risk assessments for all significant risk associated with the activities of the position and the School
Assist with the removal and safe management of all waste and comply with any recycling and environmental initiatives introduced by the School
Maintain a smart appearance at all times wearing facilities clothing provided and act as an ambassador for the Facilities team
To work with your line manager to identify any training and development needs and actively seek out improvement opportunities as well as undertaking professional development as required by the School
To comply with all School policies and procedures and undertake training as required
To safeguard the wellbeing of children at the School, including responsibility for reporting any child protection matters to the Schools Child Protection Coordinator
Any other duties commensurate with the level and grade of the post that the School may reasonably require

Continued Professional Development / Saint Ronan’s School is committed to providing CPD for the successful candidate. We expect the successful candidate to undertake available training courses and research to enhance personal knowledge, skills and experience
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience /

Due to the varied nature of the work there is no preference for a particular trade. The nature of the buildings on the estate means that a wide variety of skills are required in the course of any given day. The ideal candidate would have a good all round knowledge of general building techniques and a large smattering of common sense.
Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management
Needs experience of H&S requirement including risk assessments and method statement
Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly moving and handing techniques, and COSHH assessments

Skills & Qualifications /

Good written and verbal communication skills are essential

Saint Ronan’s School Values / The school has a distinctive character and it is this charm, this magic, that people fall in love with. It is a family school with an informal and happy atmosphere where staff are approachable and mud unremarkable. In a world where children seem to grow up ever faster, Saint Ronan’s provides a happy environment for children to remain just that. We want the children to enjoy school, relish the opportunities offered and be inspired to work hard, to be kind, gentle, courteous and honest.
Other /

An understanding and commitment to equal opportunities in employment
All employees must work in accordance with the policies within the Staff Handbook
An understanding of individual responsibility in complying with the Health and Safety policies and arrangements

Acknowledgement
Employee Signature: / Name: / Date:
Line Manager Signature: / Name: / Date:

The job description is subject to change pending review by the role holder and their line manager.

JCB July 2017