Assistant Site Manager

To assist with the effective supervision, security, maintenance and safe operation of the premises, site andfacilities.,

• To assist with the safe operation of the premises when open to pupils and staff, when open for lettings and
to other functions, and in school closure periods, including be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the site in the absence of the senior member of staff.
• To identify faults and to receive reports of faults and to act within the protocols of the school to affect
timely repairs and remedial actions.
• To report faults to the Facilities Manager when the repair or remedy is significant, potentially expensive
and when there is a risk to the health and safety of staff, pupils, visitors and others on the school site.
• To undertake routine maintenance schedules and programmes, in line with health, safety and other
legislative requirements.
• To undertake external cleaning duties, snow clearance and treatment of pathways and steps with salt, grit
and/ or sand during periods of ice and snow.
• Collecting litter.
• To assist with the waste disposal and recycling services.
• To participate in a rota for out-of-hours supervision and actions in the event of an emergency or incident.
• To assist with the implementation of the Emergency School Closure procedures in the event of inclement
weather or power failure.
• Porterage duties.
• Key holding and site security.
• To undertake as directed routine testing of services including, but not limited to, the fire alarm, boilers,
portable appliances, air conditioning units, swimming pool, 4G pitch and water supply.
• Preparing facilities for external hire
• To undertake the physical arrangements for Parents' Evenings, Open Evenings, special events and other
functions, including setting out tables, chairs and other furniture as directed by senior staff.
• Undertake minor painting and decorating.
• Traffic control duties
Administration
• To contribute to a central filing system for documents and reports relating to the safe operation of the
school site and services.
• To respond to simple queries either in person or by telephone or e-mail, using own judgement to refer to
others as appropriate. Use of online packages such as School Hire and Spiceworks.
• To contribute to a log of routine testing and have this available for inspection by the Facilities Manager or
statutory authority.
• To arrange minor repairs in an emergency, out of hours.
Resources
• Undertake the safe operation of specialist equipment, including heating and electrical equipment.
• Effective use of basic IT equipment and packages.
• Maintain an appropriate stock level of supplies of hand towels, toilet rolls and soap, and requisition
replacement stocks via the Facilities Manager., General
• Using own judgement and/or as directed, manage risk according to school policy, including the use of risk
assessments pertaining to the safe operation of the site and services.Development
• Take responsibility for own ongoing personal development and growth of expertise.
• Train and develop other employees, for proper succession planning and risk management.
• Other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Heads of Schools.
  
  Preferred
• NVQ Level 2 or significant experience in a repairs and maintenance discipline
• Fire warden or marshal training or a willingness to learn
• COSHH regulations or a willingness to learn
• Moving/Handling and Working at Height or a willingness to learn
• PAT Testing or willingness to learn
• Pool Emergency Response or willingness to learn
Previous Experience:Essential
• Experience in maintenance and repairs role
• Effective use of basic ICT packages
• Working knowledge of relevant policies/ codes of practice/ legislation
Preferred
• Experience as cleaner, janitor or maintenance person in a school or college or similar environment
Job Specific Skills:Essential
• To participate in a rota including evenings and weekend working
• Good verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
• Experience in decorating and minor repairs