Work in close co-operation with the Area Facilities Local Management Team / Responsible Premises Officer (RPO), external agencies and other Council staff specifically with Property Maintenance Officers (MO) to ensure the delivery of an efficient FM operation and to meet establishment needs.\n\nResponsible for ensuring that all jobs and tasks undertaken comply with service operational procedures, work instructions, and in accordance with Council policies and procedures.\n\nThe ordering, issuing, effective stock control and safe use of materials and equipment using the necessary documentation as issued by the Service/Council. \n\nTo work a flexible working pattern, this may include evening and weekend shifts as required. \n\nTo observe the highest standards of hygiene, courtesy, language, moral and general behaviour. \n\nThe successful applicant is liable to be involved in strenuous activity e.g. operation of powered equipment, lifting and handling, climbing of stairs.\n\nOperational Area Porterage duties, this includes the movement of furniture & equipment and the transportation of equipment & furniture between Council establishments as required. \n\nEnsure deliveries are checked into buildings and delivery to appropriate personnel or storage area(s). \n\nGeneral and emergency cleaning as required, including environs and grounds e.g. removal of graffiti, body fluid spillages, accidental spillages. \n\nGrounds and boundaries; collection and disposal of litter and leaves, general clean-up of grounds including paths, walkways, car park; trimming of bushes and shrubs. \n\nTo ensure buildings and surroundings are kept safe in bad weather, including gritting and snow clearing of main paths and car park areas. \n\nWaste and recycling; emptying of general receptacles as required and disposal to pre-arranged collection points. \n\nTo assist in the supervision/monitoring of cleaning staff (as and when directed by service management). \n\nAs appropriate ensure that catering and cleaning equipment and machines are maintained and serviced by contractors in line with manufacturers recommendations. \n\nCleaning of ground floor windows. Maintenance of wooden floors.\n\nTo service school letâs during term-time and school holiday periods including preparation, setting up and clearing rooms, pitches and equipment. \n\nCarry out approved tasks as instructed by Team Leader e.g. assemble play equipment and waste recycling units, repairs to furniture. As instructed carry out regular Building condition checks on behalf of the HT/ RPO and report any defects to the HT/RPO and MO. \n\nEnsure that property and equipment related risk assessments are in place. \n\nCarry out routine checks as specified in building risk assessments (relative to asbestos, water, gas, oil and electricity) and record actions/findings as necessary. \n\nEnsure that asbestos management plan tasks are maintained and any changes reported to the RPO. \n\nCompletion of accurate records of the fabric and condition of buildings are maintained within establishments and the reporting of maintenance work required. \n\nTo ensure contractors have access to establishments to repair, inspect and the signing of completed worksheets as required. \n\nThe open/close of establishments as appropriate ensuring access and egress for authorised personnel and visitors.\n\nLiaise with emergency services when properties are used as civil emergency centres. \n\nEnsure the efficient use of energy and systems within establishments. Operation, monitoring and checks of security and fire alarm systems. \n\nThe reporting of pest control incidents. \n\nMonitor PAT testing on behalf of the HT/RPO. By the end of the Modern Apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be able to carry out the duties of this post effectively and safely, candidates will be able to provide evidence of the following Experience of working a facilities management service in a Local Authority, educational or similar environment. \nExperience in dealing with security duties. Experience of Health & Safety legislation within a working environment \nAbility to accept responsibility and be adaptable to meet service needs. \nAbility to assess and communicate/respond to building users. \nAbility to use own initiative and work independently and as part of a team. \nAbility to complete paperwork accurately and function to deadlines \nAbility to undertake programme of training relevant to the job. \nAbility to use IT applications, in particular e-mail and MS Word and Excel. Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and machinery. \nAbility to work unsocial bours and shift patterns. Ability to work periodically in unpleasant conditions inside and outside. \nAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.\nIdeal Attributes (Not essential)\nIdeally you will be able to provide evidence of the following: Experience of working in a similar position. Previous experience of key holding responsibilities.