About The Role
Reporting to: Facilities Manager
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 3-6 hours, 52 weeks (the working hours for this role is in a shift pattern, therefore one week will be 06:00-14:00 and second week will be 11:00-19:00)
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure school buildings and grounds are secure and safe at all times.
* Escort visitors and contractors from the car park to reception, as required.
* Carry out premises daily and weekly routines consistently.
* Respond and complete all tasks requested through the helpdesk system promptly.
* To carry out repairs and maintenance tasks, as required.
* Maintain a litter free environment, ensuring that the site is always kept clean and presentable at all times.
* Undertake emergency cleaning, graffiti removal and any other ad-hoc cleaning, including toilet and window cleaning.
* Operate the Building Management Systems (BMS), CCTV system, heating, ventilation, lighting, water supply, drainage, and sanitation systems.
* Ensure that appropriate premises related signs and notices are displayed at all times e.g. fire exits.
* Assist with fire and other evacuation procedures and ensure all fire exits are accessible and that fire extinguishers are correctly positioned.
* Maintain paths and roads to be free of slip hazards, removing snow and treating ice when required.
* Notify the appropriate agencies where there is a pest or vermin problem.
Qualification Criteria
* Right to work in the UK
* Basic training in one or more of the following: plumbing, general and grounds maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems
* Ability to work on own and as part of a team
* Approachable, adaptable, flexible, and calm with a “can-do” attitude.
* Solution focused, hardworking, conscientious and detail oriented.
* Organised, and able to work with minimum supervision
* Demonstrates resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of work and achieving excellence
* Keen to learn and develop own skills
* Able to drive and willingness to take a MIDAS test
* Practical understanding of health & safety and security procedures and practices
* Basic computer skills e.g. e-mail, MS Word, Internet.
* Skills in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry/joinery, painting
* Able to manage several projects at once, prioritising accordingly to meet deadlines
Benefits
* Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
* Twice as many training days as standard.
* Generous pension scheme.
* Access to Ark rewards – savings from over 3,000 major retailers
* Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
* Gym discounts – up to 40%.
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential counselling and support.
Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark here.
About Us
We are a mixed all-through school that caters for children from nursery age through to sixth form. We have the highest aspirations for all our children to ensure they are prepared for university and inspired to be leaders in their community. We offer our students a first-class education based on high quality teaching and experiences outside of the classroom.
Our school was recognised by the Government in its Parliamentary Review as an example of good practice in education and we are ranked in the top 10% of schools nationally. All of our sixth form students received a university offer with 73% of those being a top 3rd university.
We pride ourselves on the relationships our staff have with our students, caring for them throughout their education. We also work closely with families to ensure that all our students are committed to learning and develop the character necessary to take advantage of all the opportunities we provide.
Visit arkglobe.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.
Diversity and safeguarding
Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.
Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. All employees must undertake an enhanced DBS check. The specific process follows Ark’s safer recruitment guidelines.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check and must disclose any unspent convictions. The Regulated Recruitment process is followed.
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on response. We strongly encourage submitting your application at your earliest convenience.
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