Site Technician
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Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
28 June 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 15 hours per week over 5 days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £21,575 pro rata
Actual salary
- £8746
Pay scale
- 4
What skills and experience we're looking for
Senior Site Technician required to work 15 hours per week - three hours a day (split shift) to open and close school and complete other daily duties of a site technician to support the effective running of our primary school.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed person to work in our school. The successful candidate would be welcomed into a supportive, caring, family orientated team of colleagues.
A visit to the school is encouraged to fully appreciate what the school can offer to the right candidate, please contact the school to make an appointment on 01283 247400
To apply for this post please download the school’s application form.
Closing date: Friday 28th June Midday
Interview date: Friday 5th July
What the school offers its staff
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Further details about the role
Statement of Purpose
To work under the direction and instruction of senior staff to provide routine cleaning and/or caretaking
tasks to support the effective operation of the school.
Security and Safety
• Unlock and secure premises at agreed times and maintain the key(s) in their possession for
emergency call-out.
• Check that the heating and lighting systems are operating satisfactorily and checking their
efficiency with regard to energy conservation.
• Check fire and/or security alarms are working satisfactorily.
• Ensure that premises are in a safe, tidy and satisfactory condition prior to use. In the morning this
will normally require attendance until a member of staff arrives.
• Maintain vigilance for Health and Safety concerns in and around the building including checking
outside area for syringes, broken glass etc. and disposing appropriately.
Maintenance and Cleaning
• Dispose of such waste materials arising from the use of the premises as are not covered by
alternative arrangements.
• Replace such consumables on the premises in appropriate locations as are not covered by
alternative arrangements, e.g. toilet rolls, soap, towels, etc.
• Clean designated areas not covered by alternative arrangements, e.g. outside areas, car parks,
drains, boiler house, stores etc. This may include cleaning up after contractors during school
closure periods.
• To arrange to clear blockages, remove foreign matter from sinks, toilets, drains, and clean up
spillages as required.
• In the event of a burst or leaking water pipe, the water supply should be turned off, spillage
removed and furnishings cleaned.
• Remove spillages and resultant stains from floors and other surfaces.
• Carry out the removal of debris from gullies, drains etc. and that the school and ground are litter
free. Litter bins are to be emptied and the contents disposed of on a daily basis.
• Ensure clear and safe pedestrian access to the school particularly in adverse weather conditions
(e.g. snow clearing, gritting).
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Minor Repairs
• Minor repairs to include minor plumbing, joinery, electrical work and internal decoration and
maintenance, e.g. replacing door handles, replacing light bulbs/plugs with appropriate training.
• Minor plant maintenance in accordance with agreed working practices, e.g. lubrication of heating
pumps as appropriate.
Painting and Decorating
• Temporary making good of colour wash, e.g. when cabinets are moved, and the blotting out of
graffiti. Making good paint work e.g. touching up scratch damage. To undertake repairs, projects
and redecoration tasks as appropriate.
Joinery
• Minor repairs to fixtures and fittings such as replacing locks.
• Minor repairs to furniture, replacing door and window catches.
• Minor improvements such as the erection of small shelves, display and notice boards.
• Advice, and/or undertake, where appropriate renovation projects.
Plumbing
• Unblocking sinks, traps and waste pipes. Adjustment and rewashering of taps. Stopping leaks.
Resources
• General portage and collection activities as required including setting up and clearing away
furniture.
• To attend to, where necessary, personnel visiting the site such as contractors, representatives of
utilities (gas, electric) and monitor any work being carried out within the postholder's area of
responsibility.
• Attend to the replacement of paper towels, toilet rolls and soap in toilets and teaching areas, e.g.
Technology, Science, Art and Craft.
• Carry out tasks of a specialist nature, e.g. an annual Fire Risk Assessment, etc. and report to the
school’s senior member of staff.
Support to School (this list is not exhaustive and should reflect the ethos of the school)
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or
come into contact with.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety
and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Assist with pupil needs as appropriate during the school day.
Health and Safety
The postholder will be expected to observe safe working practices in carrying out the
required duties and ensure that instructions specified by technical consultants,
contractors and manufactures are adhered to.
Janitors are expected to be smart in appearance and dress.
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Note 1:
The content of this job description will be reviewed with the post holder on an annual basis in
line with the School’s performance and development review policy. Any significant change in
level of accountability that could result in a change to the grade must be discussed with the
post holder and the relevant trade union before submitting for re-evaluation.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Christ Church Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 318 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Christ Church Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- s.smith@christchurch-burton.staffs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01283247400
Primary School based in the center of Burton on Trent.
Arranging a visit to Christ Church Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.smith@christchurch-burton.staffs.sch.uk.
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