MARK Education Trust • Crowborough, East Sussex
About this role
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Routine opening / closing of Academy buildings and grounds throughout the year (inclusive of weekends by agreement and with additional payments).
Operate heating and hot water plant in accordance with training / instruction and codes of practice, maintaining areas of plant in a neat and tidy state.
To carry out security rounds and procedures with other necessary associated duties, being perimeter fencing, alarms, maintaining fixtures in good state of repair.
Contact, as directed, appropriate services in the event of emergencies such as; fire, water burst, break-in, vandalism or accident. Take appropriate action as necessary to protect the Academy buildings and property.
Assist with enquiries regarding repair, maintenance works, escorting workers/contractors to site of works as directed by the Site Manager, inspecting/signing off works in their absence, if authorised to do so.
Inform the Site Manager where repairs/maintenance are necessary, particularly in the areas of Health and Safety, where self or others may be at risk, then carry out tasks to rectify within area of own capabilities and Health and Safety guidelines.
Carry out repair works to internal and external areas of the Academy as scheduled or prioritised by the Site Manager where such works are considered to be within one’s own capabilities with due regard to Health and Safety regulations.
Carry out replacement / cleaning of indoor and outdoor lighting fittings and diffusers with attention to Health and Safety.
Maintain up-to-date records of Repairs and Maintenance (In-house), carried out to the site.
Attend emergency cleaning upon request i.e. broken glass, sickness, vandal damage etc, replacing / repairing where damage has occurred - removing debris etc.
Carry out cleaning duties to halls, gyms and agreed areas according to routines.
During Academy closure periods, undertake floor treatment works i.e. preparation, application of polishes and seals and carpet cleaning as directed.
Move / transport furniture and equipment as required with-in guidelines of Health and Safety at Works Act, to facilitate works as specified.
Set out required furniture for examinations, assemblies and functions as and when detailed.
Accept delivery of parcels and other materials / goods (signing for delivery) and ensure delivery to appropriate storage/department, obtaining signatures.
Remove caretaking / cleaning equipment known to be faulty to workshop area and repair those that are within your capabilities and Health and Safety guidelines.
Ensure adequate supplies of caretaking and cleaning consumables are maintained and report to Site Manager when re-ordering is required.
Ensure deep cleaning is carried out to areas where major works have been completed.
Ensure that the standards of cleaning are maintained dealing with defects & report to the Site Manager such defects.
Maintain records of lettings overruns, call-outs and unauthorised use of Academy site.
Carry out tasks / duties as may be required from time to time in accordance with the needs of the Academy, reasonable requirements and Health and Safety guidelines.
General Support
Report student and Academy issues in line with the Academy’s policies for health
and safety, child protection, behaviour management etc.
Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
Be aware of and act in line with Academy policies and procedures as outlined in
the Staff Handbook.
Be involved in extracurricular activities, e.g. open days, presentation evenings as required
To handle all confidential correspondence and matters with discretion at all times
Performance Management
Participating in the Academy’s arrangements for performance management, professional development and the Academy’s arrangements for quality assurance and internal verification
Attend relevant CPD opportunities
Safeguarding
Beacon Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks